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Fall in love with Birmingham

Scratch beneath the surface of England's underdog city and you'll discover glorious architecture, a cool yet unpretentious arts scene, hoards of chic restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere that's unique to this part of the world. It's time you gave Birmingham a second chance.

We love…The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham

Walking into the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is like taking a step back in time. It feels like a fully-functional factory with gold dust still lingering in the air, and I was having a nose around on a behind the scenes tour just as the workers headed to their local for a well-earned bevvy.

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens!

Charles Dickens would have been 200 years old  today so we're celebrating the occasion by retracing the steps of England’s most famous novelist.

Explore England through the eyes of a travel expert

Frommer’s England expert talks day trips, mackerel sandwiches and museums...

Mark Henshall is a family man. He loves nothing more than tucking into a locally-sourced sarnie on Brighton beach, wandering some of England’s most eccentric museums and spending memorable holidays with his family, whether that be dolphin spotting in Cornwall or exploring medieval castles in Northumberland.

We love...Winter Wonderland at The Montague, London

I love this time of year. Open fires, mulled wine, woolly clothes, alpine cabins, clouds of breath hanging in the air, crispy puddles, fluffy snow. If only the snow could be guaranteed…

Foodie Thursday: Edible art in the east end of London

With an empty stomach and an open mind at the ready I headed to The Experimental Food Society’s Spectacular in Brick Lane, an annual event that showcases and celebrates some of the most creative food artists in the country. As I approached the Truman Brewery, I sneaked a peak through the ceiling-to-floor windows and could tell I was about to enter a food fantasyland; my spoilt eyes didn’t know where to look first.  

Now I could happily go on all day about the pretty icing flowers that looked like they’d just been plucked from the ground; the adorable dolls house complete with mini liquorice windows and nougat walls; and the life-sized model of a dodo made entirely from vanilla sponge and icing detailing or, I could simply show you a few photos that express the magic of this event better than words ever could…

Grayson Perry at The British Museum

Grayson Perry’s new exhibition had my friend and I in fits of giggles from the off-start. As soon as we were greeted by the fabulously tacky Hello Kitty-style motorbike at the entrance I couldn’t wait to immerse myself in Perry’s unique artistic visions and find out more about the curious Chelmsford character...

We love...cheap but chic high tea in London

Delicate choux pastry swans carrying blueberries on their backs, pastel-pink macaroons filled with strawberries and cream…

Charmed by Chester

We were on a mission to make the most of our time in Chester and it was literally go go go from the minute we stepped off the train...