A visit to Puy du Fou, Toledo, Spain
You may not have heard of it, but for an interesting fun day out, and just an hour from Madrid, Puy du Fou is hard to beat. Find out why Paul and Livvy liked it so much.
Attractions
A trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Paul and LIvvy visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in West Yorkshire, near Leeds and Wakefield. Spread over 500 acres with 90 installations, it caters to diverse audiences. We tell you what we did and what we enjoyed the most.
A Trip to Port Sunlight Village, The Wirral
Paul and Livvy visit Port Sunlight Village, a unique village in The Wirral, created in 1888 by philanthropist William Hesketh Lever for his factory workers. With its stunning architecture and green spaces, the village offers a delightful escape. Explore its history, visit the impressive Lady Lever Art Gallery, and enjoy a leisurely walking tour.
A visit to The Lowry, Manchester
Lowry fans will find the biggest selection of his work here – over 100 pieces. It’s free and a wonderful asset for the people of Manchester. Easy to get to from the city centre.
A trip to Portmeirion in North Wales
Paul and Livvy visit the ‘made up’ village of Portmeirion in Nort Wales. Fingers crossed you have a nice, sunny day, like we had.
A visit to Highgate Cemetery via Hampstead Heath
HIghgate Cemetery makes for a wonderful walk in the spring or summer – across Hampstead Heath, and maybe stopping for some liquid refreshment on the way. Read how Paul and Livvy did it.
Three free art galleries to visit in London
I can think of few places with such a varied collection of art galleries as London. And best of all, they are completely free. Come and have a look round with Livvy.
A Visit to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
Game reserves are two a penny, but game reserves who really care about the animals and are genuinely interested in conservation – well that’s another story. Olare Mara Kempinski is wonderful.
Taj Mahal, Agra – top visiting tips
The Taj Mahal is India’s most visited attraction. To make sure you make the most of your visit, read Livvy’s top tips.
A visit to Greenwich by riverboat
Choose a nice, sunny day and go to Greenwich by riverboat. The trip along the Thames is interesting and at Greenwich, there is plenty to do, including a climb to the Observatory. Read how Paul and Livvy did it.
A visit to Kew Gardens
One of the best botanical gardens in the world, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, is a must-visit if you are in this part of London. And it’s worth a special day trip if you are not.
A visit to Hampton Court Palace by riverboat from Richmond
Mucking about on boats is a fun thing to do, especially on a fine day and this river trip also goes through a lock. Then there is Hampton Court to enjoy. Paul and Livvy show you how.