A weekend walk in Froghall in the Churnet Valley
This 5 mile walk commences with a sedate journey along the Caldon Canal from Froghall before rising out of the valley through lush woodland. Breathe …
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A visit to Cromford Mills – the world’s first factory
Cromford Mill, gateway to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, was the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill. Today the site is undergoing …
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Dinosnores sleepover at NHM
It’s not every night you get to sleep in the shadows of the Natural History Museum’s most famous resident. Late on Saturday afternoon, armed with …
Cultybraggan Camp goes digital
Cultybraggan Camp is one of the last remaining and best preserved purpose-built WWII Prisoner of War camps in Britain. The Comrie Development Trust are embarking …
Discovering shark’s teeth in south east London
During two 2-day visits this year I’ve had the opportunity to explore some of south east London’s geological wonders. Do you know where in the …
Walking the Victoria Undergound line overground
Ever wondered what it would be like to follow the London Underground through the streets? It may be a slower form of transport but you …