https://www.essentially-england.com/england-blog.html The England Blog: Site news and information about English history, England travel and traditional English food from the team at Essentially England. en-us England Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:49:00 -0400 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:49:00 -0400 essentially-england.com https://www.essentially-england.com/luxury-hotels-in-england.htmleaffaed29f83ce12563d04a2ebd12875Luxury Hotels in England: find somewhere great to stay on your holidays in England
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:48:53 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/castle-hotels.html075138a2568c4f28d7e5fa7fff29487eCastle Hotels in England: If you ever wanted to stay in an English castle now is your chance as we listed a few ideas Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:36:28 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/holiday-cottages-northumberland-coast.html85079ad975490c34d49c698f59d7da97Holiday Cottages in Northumberland: a wonderful way to explore Northumberland's long sandy beaches and stunning castles. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:39:00 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/holiday-cottages-in-norfolk.html0493ec5f05d476edb4e016ad72284a99Need a base to explore East Anglia? There are plenty of holiday cottages in Norfolk, one of England's favourite holiday destinations. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:10:33 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/piercebridge-roman-bridge.html00b903dc8c0ec397af18bd27b1685e74Discover the ruins of Piercebridge Roman Bridge in County Durham.
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:47:48 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/adult-only-hotel-breaks.html46c1b2e4bf9abf960dcb043ca6b110feAdult only hotel breaks from Warner Leisure Hotels. With so many wonderful locations, choosing your break will be difficult! Mon, 8 Jun 2026 06:39:19 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/tolkien-inspired-woodland-walk.html03b5f40003944fa29a89c55b737f397fSearch for the Ents on this short Tolkien-inspired woodland walk. Ancient trees, mystery, and Middle-earth magic on Cannock Chase.
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:56:32 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-walk.html9847be8c72a404ad6bf0675d40043375Love to explore film and TV locations while roaming the Chiltern Hills? Our Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Walk is the day out for you!
Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:23:52 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/how-to-make-coddled-eggs.html8e90cbfd24b91c4420d554d36aebd0d3Here’s how to make coddled eggs, a favourite Victorian breakfast treat, beloved by Queen Victoria and praised by poets.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:25:30 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/london-break-harry-potter.htmldd2e8603b1cf5476b3cbab3b057e6546A London break with a Harry Potter theme: the perfect treat for any fans of the boy wizard and his world.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:21:21 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/countdown-to-christmas-traditional-advent-calendars.html09608aaea147ec9f639ad6246ceb7403Enjoy the countdown to Christmas with all the wonders of a traditional advent calendar.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:07:22 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/whimsical-christmas-stockings.html99d5e6cf5a8801b371cb5b6a22c2cab1Whimsical Christmas Stockings: With designs ranging from traditional to fantastical, there's a stocking here for everyone.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:22:32 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/gifts-for-tolkien-fans.htmlc2b2676384b4117d87731d3957f74b68Join us on our quest for the perfect gifts for Tolkien fans. There's something out there for every Tolkien lover.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:46:05 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/gifts-for-sherlock-holmes-fans.html592c1264b43b66e752b3cc24fd497326Explore a curated collection of gifts for Sherlock Holmes Fans - From maps, to coins, to Sherlock's dressing gown. Find the perfect gift for your Sherlock fan!
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:29:53 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/gifts-for-jane-austen-fans.html0b877473b69fd76a28881089cdf1cb57Gifts for Jane Austen fans: Explore our treasure trove of Jane Austen memorabilia that make great gifts for any lover of Austen's stories.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:32:43 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/gifts-for-beatrix-potter-fans.html558882eb25a439943897a54720f0a0c4Need a gift for a book lover or new parent? Explore our curated collection gifts for Beatrix Potter fans!
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:32:25 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/novelty-teapots.htmlf20f6a7ee2e901df85c82dfc5f9b80ecQuirky and whimsical, novelty teapots make wonderful gifts that are useful and enjoyable for tea and England lovers alike..
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:52:39 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/alnmouth.html96ffc242a34682df1258973808c3b659Alnmouth is a wonderful small coastal village in Northumberland and a great place for a beach stroll.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:07:08 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/days-out-in-devon-dawlish.htmlcdb33a035648188acea522165c7e194dOne of the best days out in Devon for railway enthusiasts, hobby photographers, and beach fiends - Dawlish!
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:55:27 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/kinky-boots-heritage-trail.html71e73af3e81b5bf97d1bedec21c11bc1Our Kinky Boots Heritage Trail explores Northampton's Shoe & Boot Quarter.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:27:29 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/abington-park.html67f8474174300d53e325cf9c3c668457Need ideas for days out in Northamptonshire? Look no further than Abington Park!
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:21:17 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/royal-botanic-gardens.htmlf565022aca89b10ef376d9a211c50f34The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew are a must-see for London-visiting garden lovers!
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:07:49 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/binham-priory.htmld7655c18a66c66fd8727610a7fd867a8Stroll through the amazing ruins of Binham Priory and explore the surviving medieval St. Mary and Holy Cross parish church.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:17:49 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/norman-castles.htmlb649b70182be47814e79fc0574bfda3bAn Englishman's home is his castle - but it needed William the Conqueror to bring Norman castles to England to start this tradition.
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 07:53:21 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/northumberland-holiday-cottages.htmlecd4a4433e848d2890c56c712416ca72Northumberland holiday cottages are an ideal way to spend a week exploring England's secret kingdom.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:38:55 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/glamping-in-england.htmlf4f7af733b97dea2f2574c6d2307fb47When it comes to glamping in England, anything goes. Yurts, horseboxes, railway carriages, pods, medieval tents... whatever your heart desires!
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:59:59 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/matlock-holiday-cottages.html30e638d0c5761bbee9ec80f9f1c94ebcMatlock holiday cottages: the ideal place from which to explore Matlock and the Peak District. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:54:23 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/holiday-cottages-in-shropshire.htmlc0e915a32661f4ff5fbf5091b30ff059Shropshire is a wonderful area for a holidy whether you like walking, history or food. And holiday cottages in Shropshire are the ideal place to stay. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:43:00 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/aldeburgh.html7a17479688e7a5a53a04f2e54eeeb307Today we’re exploring Aldeburgh, a quaint coastal town in Suffolk, where music, food, and tourism flourish despite a rapacious sea right on the town’s doorstep.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:28:37 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/tank-in-the-forest.htmlddeb491f9dea7e061a16f76a4d50e387This Tank in the Forest isn't abandoned! Join us as we head to Norfolk to pay our respects at the Desert Rats Memorial and explore their D-Day training camp.
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 08:23:28 -0500 https://www.essentially-england.com/quirky-stocking-stuffers.htmld956bff376f8566242f1773f7dedbed0A selection of intriguing and downright quirky stocking stuffers, Secret Santa presents, and other small gifts for the England lovers in your life.
Fri, 3 Oct 2025 04:19:27 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/knitted-christmas-stockings.htmle0893b5e4d72952ddb3dd8dbe06d672bKnitted Christmas Stockings used to be a thrifty way for children to show off their knitting skills. You can have these gorgeous stockings to brighten up your Christmas morning
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 08:07:04 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/tank-in-the-moors.html663c094011d4732c53a5b402ea172955A Tank in the Moors? Not a joke, but one of many pieces of abandoned military hardware dotting England's landscape. We combined finding this one with a hike.
Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:32:06 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/clun.htmle9f26d2edaa106ff0751788fb66f76e2In the shadow of a ruined Norman fortress, tranquil Clun is a haven for hikers and a place for contemplation.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:47:13 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/darby-houses.html465eedfb1b3cb6f5229429fa94d62f4cThe Darby Houses are two surviving homes of the Darby family, who for generations managed the Coalbrookdale Ironworks and designed the iconic Ironbridge.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:30:30 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/blists-hill.html7738ea5af3ca1608d95b024483b5f02aStep back in time at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:23:50 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/cherry-bakewell-tart.html089a2a2fc85b563fc30bced6b95fc7a6Cousin to the equally famous Bakewell Pudding, this Cherry Bakewell Tart is ideal for picnics, fêtes, lunchboxes, and - of course - afternoon tea.
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:33:23 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/wellington-bomber-lp286-memorial-walk.html360799cac5557ffd4e8d4a834a4eb101Our Wellington Bomber LP286 Memorial walk meanders through gently rolling Oxfordshire countryside and along the Oxford Canal.
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:27:57 -0400 https://www.essentially-england.com/stowe-gardens.htmlbf3e9a11d5ac4a44280e541c3fcc31a1Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire is an 18th century English landscape garden filled with stunning vistas and elegant monuments.
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