Exmoor: Hotels, Hiking, and Relaxation
Located in west Somerset and north Devon, this hilly moorland, which takes its name from the nearby River Exe, never fails to enthral visitors.
This blog features a range of exciting and well-researched articles on everything related to Exmoor, including its fascinating history and unique topography.
Readers will find all they need to know about the region’s top hotels, historical sites, rest-and-relaxation venues, and, of course, its world-famous hiking trails.
Top 5 Winter Activities in the UK
11 Jan 2021
We love being in the UK during the wintertime for many different reasons. It has the perfect weather, Christmas decorations and food traditions for us to indulge in. We’ve narrowed down the top 5 winter activities to do in the UK and which cities to do them in.
Quick tips on how to pass the time when travelling
Before we dive right into the fun activities, we also wanted to give you some quick tips about how you can pass the time when travelling to each city across the UK. To start with, you can catch the National Express or the railway to travel within the country, but it can sometimes be a long and tiring journey.
Try to download a few apps to hold your attention, like brain training for example. Or why not try playing some online casino games? Check out CasinoHawks. They’ll help the journey go a lot smoother.
It’s also likely a good idea to get some rest between stops so that you’ll feel refreshed and ready for your big adventures.
The Christmas Festival at York
York is a beautiful city to visit and every year they host The Christmas Festival. Many locals gather round as they sip on mulled wine, snack on traditional winter foods and enjoy the festivities.
Entry is free, and it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the medieval character that this city has. The Christmas Festival will be running from the 12th November 2020 to the 23rd December 2020.
Visit the Natural History Museum in London
We highly recommend visiting the Natural History Museum. The architecture of the building has beautiful decorations during the winter time, and there’s an ice rink too. Not only that, but you get to check out the incredible historical artefacts inside. Tickets start from £5.
Dine at one of the oldest pubs at Stow-On-The-Wold
It’s only a tradition to unwind with a pint at the pub and eat traditional food, such as a Sunday Roast. The Porch House has been standing since c. 947 and will most definitely take you back on a historical journey of our country. Plus, Stow-On-The-World is a cute, medieval town to visit.
Admire the Christmas lights in Central London
The Christmas lights are always nicely decorated and take over the bustling capital with its twinkling beauty. Enjoy an evening stroll through Bond Street and Oxford street, as you admire the bright lights.This is also an activity that the local Londoners love to do too.
Enjoy the Spectacle of Light
The Cotswold villages are picturesque during the winter time, and we recommend you to stay in one of their cute cottages. However, another thing that this village is famous for is The Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle, since it’s a truly magical experience. Tickets start at £17.00 and run between the dates of 28th - 30th December. It’ll be a Nutcracker theme this year.
The Exmoor Victorian Cliff Railway
2 Dec 2020
No trip to Exmoor is complete without a visit to the Victorian Cliff Railway. The railway features a two-mile trip in a Victorian heritage carriage towed by a steam-engine. The route takes you through the lovely Exmoor countryside. This is one of the steepest and highest railway steam trips in the world.
Exmoor National Park
30 Oct 2020
Part of North Devon and Somerset, this area features the Exmoor National Park which is famous for its rugged terrain and hiking trails. You will find mountain biking, walking and cycling routes in abundance. The renowned Coast Path is situated along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall and is well worth a visit.
Why Not Visit Exmoor?
14 Sep 2020
This part of England was formerly the site of an ancient royal hunting forest. It is well-known for the indigenous horse known as the Exmoor Pony. This is a horse breed that is allowed to live wild on the Exmoor plains. It is a close relative of the original feral horses.