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  • Where to see snowdrops in the southwest

    Where to see snowdrops in the southwest

    Snowdrops are a sure sign that spring is on the way. The drooping heads of these delicate flowers are an uplifting sight on a late winter’s day. Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) may signal that warmer weather is on the way, but a dusting of snow provides a brilliant photo opportunity. They generally flower from January to…

  • Seven of the best open air swimming spots near Bristol

    Seven of the best open air swimming spots near Bristol

    Outdoor swimming is one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise on a sunny day in summer. Here are seven of the best places to try open air swimming near Bristol

  • Walking from Burnham on Sea to Brean Down

    Walking from Burnham on Sea to Brean Down

    The mainly flat walk along the South West Coast path from Burnham on Sea to Brean is one of my favourite local walks

  • A walk around Portishead

    A walk around Portishead

    Portishead is a small town in Somerset. It is situated near the mouth of the Severn Estuary just a few miles from Bristol. You might know the name from the band Portishead. One of the band members grew up in Portishead and named the group after his hometown. When I was growing up, Portishead was…

  • The Jane Austen festival in Bath

    The Jane Austen festival in Bath

    Every Friday Natalie invites a group of bloggers to come together to share a cyber coffee and chat about what they have been doing. This weekend I am inviting you to join me in Bath. We recently spent a couple of afternoons discovering some of the hidden corners of Bath as part of the Bath…

  • A-Z of the Mendip Hills

    A-Z of the Mendip Hills

    The Mendip Hills are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural beauty to the South of Bristol. They are bordered by the Bristol Chanel to the west, the Somerset Levels to the South and Chew Valley reservoir to the East. The limestone hills hide spectacular gorges and deep valleys. The Mendips have some of the best…