Eccentric England travel and events

Our canal boat trip starts from the picturesque banks of Stockton Top marina just half a mile from the historic town of Warwick.

Our craft was the three year old Caroline Mary. A 58 foot, 15 tonne narrow boat.  If you are thinking that is a very long boat you would be right. It was definitely going to be a challenge to keep it going in the right direction.

Eleven Arches is the park that Kynren is developing around the site of the awesome live Kynren show which happens in the evenings throughout the summer.

The brand new equine show, Fina and the Golden cape, includes stunning stunt performances by a troupe of skilled riders who have been brought over from the Puy Du Fou show in Les Epesses, France.

I love the Potfest in the park and it’s always a summer event highlight for me. I was keen to support its return this year post Covid. There are over 100 exhibitors from throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. Each ceramic artist has their own distinctive style an has spent years perfecting their art.

On the banks of the River Wear, in a beautiful wooded setting, stand the ruins of magical Finchale Priory. A childhood memory of playing in the river here many years ago brought me back to this special spot this summer.