It’s an aesthetic known the world over, from the idyllic scenes in Agatha Christie or G.K. Chesterton novels to the kitsch vibes in China’s Thames Town – a whole town built to replicate England’s charming village homes. English cottages elicit a calming and familiar feeling paired with beautiful architecture and cheery gardens. Here is a …
If you’re looking for gardening inspiration, there is nothing like a wander around a typical English village where garden goals are at their zenith in the early summer months. Tall foxgloves, bushy lavender and strategically trimmed boxwoods all play key roles in creating envy-inducing floral borders. Here’s a closer look at some typical English floral …
Taking a route less travelled, this post takes a look at Walney Island off Cumbria’s Lake District Peninsular, a lesser-known but undeniably charming destination complete with quaint cottages, expansive beaches, historic ruins and ample wildlife:
As spring is in full swing and summer just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to resume our series of Pretty Places to visit around the UK. If you’re looking for an outdoor day packed with heritage attractions and bucolic charm, the pretty village of Style in Cheshire could be just the ticket. From …
This beautiful period property is decked out in festive regalia, marking this year’s platinum jubilee for Britain’s longest reigning monarch and this weekend’s official birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. Here’s a closer look at this festive village house and the elements contributing to the idyllic scene:
Continuing our Pretty Places series, we are looking at the small city of Cambridge best known for its medieval university and summer days punting on the river Cam. If, during this pandemic, you are looking for somewhere to stroll around and admire the beautiful architecture and picnic on pretty manicured lawns, without getting to close …
This edition of Pretty Places takes a look at some of the sights to see if you plan to visit Chester. The town is steeped in history and is easily accessed from most of England’s and North Wales’s major cities. From Roman ruins to Tudor taverns, Chester is an easy day out for any history …
Resuming our Pretty Places series, we’re taking a look at the West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge, with its lush open spaces, popular canals and bustle of independent shops. On the doorstep to the Pennine Way it is also conveniently located if you’re looking for outdoor pursuits in the fresh air of the Calder Valley …
Over the years Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour has been known for her work at Colefax and Fowler, as a florist and a decorative painter, but it is the stunning interiors and renovations of her family home that she has, arguably, become best known for. From eclectic prints to bold colours, Amy Fitzgeorge-Balfour’s House in East Sussex is …
Recent Pretty Places posts have taken a look at towns, perfect for day trips, and this post is no different. From history and architectural appreciation to a wealth of independent shops and al fresco cafes, a Halifax day trip has plenty to interest anybody. Here is a quick tour of spots to check out, if …
As England tentatively steps out of lockdown, permission has been granted for a spring and summer of trips around the UK to go ahead. With Scene Therapy’s Pretty Places series as a guide, we’re taking a look at some of the best social-distancing-worthy day trip ideas in England:
Berwick-upon-Tweed is the northernmost town in England and has therefore been a strategically important settlement since the Kingdom of Northumbria in the 7th-10th centuries. As such, the town has plenty of tourist attractions for you to see on your next day trip:
