Some time ago we visited a beautiful place in Kent – Knole. Knole Park is one of the few deer-parks in England that have survived since the 16th century. Also it is the only deer-park in Kent. The park was first enclosed by a fence in 1456 by Thomas Bourchier to fulfill his a passion for hunting, which was popular among the upper class of the time.
In Tudor times the deer-park gained more of the ornamental parks of 17th and 18th centuries but there are still medieval elements that …

If you are traveling around Cornwall there is one place that you should not miss. It is the Eden Project. The Eden Project is an impressive charity project which explores the interaction of humans with the nature, looks at what our future may look like and communicates the idea that regeneration of the nature is possible. It is also the world’s biggest greenhouse.

The project was visualized by Tim Smit and then designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw and engineering firm Anthony Hunt and Associates. Davis Langdon carried out the project management, …

One of the most interesting places worth to visit in Jersey is Durrell’s Zoo (Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust). Not only for children can it be an intriguing  journey to jungles or cloud forest to watch wild animals and birds, but also it can be a good quality entertainment for adults. I can say it from my own experience. Personally, before visiting Durrell’s Zoo I had some concerns, but I never regret about time I spent there. Very friendly atmosphere, good quality facilities, well-thought-out landscape design and the …

Do you happen to travel around Dorset and fancy a change from picturesque views, Jurassic coast and seaside? Why not try a bit of military history then?  The Bovington Tank Museum is located just about 12 miles away from Poole, so if you get a chance – visit it.

The tank was invented in Britain and when it was introduced in World War One it changed warfare. From the Somme to Tiananmen Square or D-Day to Desert Storm the tank has played a part in shaping history – and it continues …

Hidden deep in the heart of the countryside of Jersey at Victoria village in Trinity there is one of the best collections of orchids  in the entire world. It is housed in the especially build nursery and exhibition complex which opened in 2001 and run by Erich Young Orchid Foundation.
The Foundation was established in 1958 by Erich Young, a trained scientist and great orchardist who developed one of the best finest collections of orchids in the world. The Foundation has won a number of prestigious international awards and established an …

Biggest of Channel Islands Jersey is a popular destination for holiday makers and for business people due to it’s mild climate and mild taxes.

Despite of widely spread mistake, Jersey is not a part of the Great Britain, it is not part of the United Kingdom and neither is it part of the European Union. Well, don’t worry if you are a European or UK citizen you are welcomed on the island anyway and you will not need any visas to get there.
This tiny 9×5 miles island has it’s own parliament …

If you want to do something out of the ordinary, visit the Needles on the Isle of Wight. They are known worldwide like a place of the outstanding natural beauty, great historic interest and pictured on millions of postcards, printed on tea towels and stamps. The Needles are the row of chalk rocks at the western tip of the island. For many people they symbolise the Isle of Wight. The Needles have played a crucial part in the island’s military history and as a key venue in the history of …

Isle of Portland is a historic, romantic and intriguing place. Geographically this tied island is situated in the English Channel 8 km to the south of Weymouth and right in the middle of the Jurassic Coast which is an important geological World Heritage Site . The Romans occupied Portland calling it Vindelis. The isle had also the name ‘The Isle of Slingers’ due to the fact that Portlanders used to throw stones to keep Kimberlins (strangers) away.

Portland is not really an island and you can easily access it from Weymouth …

Alum bay is one of the most spectacular beaches in the United Kingdom. It is situated in the far west on the Isle of Wight and is famous for its multi-colored sands, the chalk Needles and lighthouse, Old Needles Battery and a Rocket Site. The geology of the cliffs could tell you a fascinating story of a distant past and show the changes from the world of dinosaurs to the world we know today.

It is quite a sheltered pebble beach with colourful sand, clay and chalk cliffs. It has its …

Formerly top secret, this huge underground structure presents an excellent example of an Cold War bunker built in the early 1950s. Its role was a RAF Rotor Station, then as a civil defence centre and its most recent role was a Regional Government Headquarters. It is not easy to find because it is hidden in a wood surrounded by a farmland. This bunker is designed for up to 600 people of military and civilian personnel whose task would be to organise the survival of the population after a devastating nuclear …