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Should I get an English Heritage Membership?

by sagefitzpatrick on September 17, 2019

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Should you get an English Heritage membership? The short answer is yes, absolutely. Do it now. But if you’re still not sure about becoming an English Heritage member, read on. I’ll be answering your questions about why you should become part of English Heritage. How much does it cost to …

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Campsite Review: Ashurst Campsite, New Forest

by sagefitzpatrick on August 5, 2019

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The New Forest was the location of mine and Dan’s first camping trip together. I hadn’t been camping since I last visited Reading Festival and Dan’s last camping stint was when he was in the Scouts. We opted for Ashurst Campsite and swapped the crowds of London for the wild …

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Things to do in the New Forest

by sagefitzpatrick on July 29, 2019

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The New Forest. Only 90 minutes from Central London. Home to stunning ancient woodland, wild ponies and cliff-top walks. And a great place to camp for a weekend. During the May Bank Holiday, we visited Ashurst in the New Forest. It was our very first trip to the area, as …

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Britain’s Greatest National Treasures

by sagefitzpatrick on July 23, 2019

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Britain’s Greatest National Treasures aired recently on ITV. Viewers were treated to 90 minutes of wonderful TV, where Sir Trevor McDonald and Julia Bradbury counted down the best twenty landmarks that Britain has to offer. And it was packed full of famous landmarks, breathtaking scenery and slightly mystical sites too. …

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Camping in Folkestone

by sagefitzpatrick on July 15, 2019

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Camping has quickly become one of my favourite ways to explore this year. Since we’ve invested in a tent, we’ve spent a Bank Holiday weekend camping in the New Forest and have just returned from a camping trip to Folkestone. What made us choose Folkestone of all places? Well, we …