North Shields Fish Quay Fun
North Shields is a fishing port located close to the mouth of the River Tyne. The quay began life in 1225 as a simple village of shielings (huts) from which the town of North Shields takes its name.
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!
The Duddo stones – Northumberland’s Stonehenge
Nearly a mile north of the village of Duddo in Northumberland, stand the Duddo Five Stones. This dramatic hill top stone circle is the remains of a Neolithic/Bronze-Age monument
Breamish Valley Cottages
Breamish Valley Cottages are a real find for the traveller seeking an idyllic peaceful setting, together with top class facilities on site.
Halloween! Pumpkin Preparation
Fright Night Halloween history Halloween or ‘All Hallows eve’ is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. It probably has it roots in
The Halloween Cycling Challenge
After my flirtation with a cycling challenge in Scotland, I was persuaded to take part in Newcastle’s Cycling in the City/ This Girl Can, spooky ride along our beautiful Newcastle quayside
Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral
This is the first time I have attended a Luxmuralis event and I was very impressed This one called ‘Life’ is the first one that has been hosted by my lifetime favourite cathedral – Durham. And a more beautiful showcase for this work there could not be.