Jennifer Dorn

Nov 28, 2024 | britishheritage.com | Jennifer Dorn

Take the train to visit a nearby corner of England. There is much to see and do in London but day trips outside of the city give a broader picture of England and lets you experience the countryside, scenic towns, castles, and stately homes that are just an hour or two’s train journey from the capital. Here are 10 individual day trips that are easy to reach from central London and take no more than two hours of travel time each way.

Feb 22, 2024 | britishheritage.com | Jennifer Dorn

Follow the trail of one of England's best-known mystery writers from London to her beloved home of Torquay as we look at her life and times. While London has undergone much change in the past 45 years, one constant has remained: Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at a West End theatre. The great mystery writer's first play, The Mousetrap was originally written for BBC Radio as a birthday present for Queen Mary.

Oct 10, 2023 | britishheritage.com | Jennifer Dorn

Still Auld Reekie after all these years...A trip to Edinburgh guarantees a ghostly experience. Editor's note: Originally published in 2018. Beautiful Edinburgh with its hilly terrain and matchless architecture is one of my favorite places to visit. Although its dark past history included wars, plagues, and gruesome executions, today’s Edinburgh is a spirited, fun city offering fine restaurants, cozy pubs, interesting museums and a vibrant theater scene.

Jul 16, 2023 | britishheritage.com | Jennifer Dorn

Camilla has never sought out the limelight, so how much do you really know about the Queen? When Camilla Parker Bowles married King Charles in 2005, this private person who has strived for years to avoid the limelight became a public figure. Their love is a deep and lasting one, despite the prognostications of sceptics and circumstances that kept them apart in the past.

Jun 22, 2023 | britishheritage.com | Jennifer Dorn