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10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Dubai!

Dubai is undoubtedly the world's most dynamic and visionary city. The city of Dubai has so many faces and something for every tourist. The skyscrapers and iconic landmarks that come to mind when we hear the name Dubai are just one of many impressive features of this city. With its ever-evolving nature, the emirate welcomes… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Dubai!

Castles · England · Travel · Wales

Exploring Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire – Review

Built: Buildwas was founded in 1135 Location: Nr Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7BW History: Founded by the local bishop in 1135, it was sparsely endowed at the outset but enjoyed several periods of growth and increasing wealth: notably under Abbot Ranulf in the second half of the 12th century and again from the mid-13th century, when large… Continue reading Exploring Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire – Review

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Why You Should Let Your Kids Go on an Overnight Trip With Their School

All parents know how great school trips can be for their kids, with even just the gleeful grins on their faces as they hop onto that coach enough reason for most parents to sign consent forms without question. As they reach secondary school age, though, most kids will bring home at least a form or… Continue reading Why You Should Let Your Kids Go on an Overnight Trip With Their School

Castles · England · Travel · Wales

Exploring Wenlock Priory in Shropshire – Review

Built: The priory was built between 1140 and 1180 and largely rebuilt from 1200 to 1240. Location: Bull Ring, Much Wenlock TF13 6HS History: The tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock. An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded here in about 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia, whose abbess daughter Milburge… Continue reading Exploring Wenlock Priory in Shropshire – Review

Castles · England · Travel · Wales

Exploring Clun Castle in Shropshire – Castle Review

Built: The original motte-and-bailey castle here was built in the late 11th century. It was then rebuilt sometime before 1233 Location: Newport St, Clun, Craven Arms SY7 8JT History: Clun Castle sits high on a natural rocky mound in a loop of the river Clun, on the edge of the small, picturesque town of the same name. Founded shortly… Continue reading Exploring Clun Castle in Shropshire – Castle Review