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Welcome to the UK

Eccentric England is at the every heart of my blog. From the quirky and unusual Wakefield Rhubarb Festival and the fabulous  Potfest in the Park to the most luxury accommodation like Hillside Huts and Cabins and  the gorgeous brand new eco house Hemmel House in Northumberland.  Check out walking suggestion in and around the North East like Seaton Sluice beach walk and the Lambton estate in Durham. Don’t miss my Scottish blogs like my cycling challenge around Arran or my  Welsh trip to the beaches of The Gower Peninsula.  Or why not try a visit on horseback to the impressive Castle Leslie in Ireland. Our country has so much to offer and I never tire of exploring new places and meeting new people who live in our awesome UK!

5 ferries cycling challenge

We cycled off from the Arran whisky distillery, full of haggis toasties and single malt samples. Then we continued on with the 5 ferries cycling challenge in the highlands of Scotland.

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Cycling in Scotland

Cycling in Scotland sounded like a great idea.  The 5 ferries cycling challenge sounded easy enough. Crossing on a few ferries with some cycling in between!

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Allotment open day

Armstrong allotments in Newcastle have their open day once a year. Like a vegetable themed Brigadoon this is the only day of the year when mere mortals can pass beyond the fence and see up close what must be some of the most attractive grow your own plots in the UK.

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Crazy Golf Triangle

The crazy golf triangle is only about a mile or so in area.  There are six top crazy golf courses with differing themes just off junction 32 off the motorway.

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Seaton Delaval Hall was built as probably the world’s most ostentatious retirement home. Admiral Delaval started its construction in 1728 near the village of Seaton Delaval in the North East of England.

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Emma with Heartbreak Productions

Heartbreak Production’s Emma
Heartbreak Productions returned to its Newcastle Jesmond Dene summer home with a new suite of outdoor performances, brought to life by its talented, weather resistant players.

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