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KELVEDON HATCH: THE COLD WAR SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER
A visit to the biggest Cold War bunker in the south of England - background, what to expect, photos and visiting details.
8 min read


THE ROOM WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE: INSIDE THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN BUNKER
The Battle of Britain Bunker at Uxbridge, near London, opened to visitors in 2018. This incredible bunker housed Fighter Command’s...
8 min read


THE RIGHT TO ROAM
England is a beautiful country, yet its inhabitants are not allowed to visit 92% of it. Find out how to take on the wealthy landowners.
7 min read


THE HARNHAM SLOPE, SALISBURY
The Harnham Slope is a popular place for locals to walk which has incredible views over Salisbury Cathedral. Visiting details and history.
3 min read


14 PRISON MUSEUMS YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
Want to explore the darker side of history? These UK prisons all open their doors to visitors. Photos, background and visiting details.
10 min read


ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH IN WESTMINSTER – ONE OF LONDON’S HIDDEN GEMS
Next to Westminster Abbey, this fascinating church is usually overlooked. Free to enter and with quite a history, it is worth a visit.
6 min read


IONA ABBEY AND NUNNERY ON THE ISLE OF IONA, SCOTLAND
A visit to the historic and beautiful Scottish Island of Iona, the birthplace of Christianity in the UK. Photos, history, visiting details.
5 min read


PILGRIMAGE SITES IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Here we look at the main pilgrim routes and sites in the UK for modern day pilgrims. History, photos and visiting details.
9 min read


WORKING ABBEYS AND MONASTERIES YOU CAN VISIT IN THE UK
For the Slow Traveller looking for a day trip or a longer retreat, these are the historic abbeys you can visit in the UK.
10 min read
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