Wandering the UK

The City of Cambridge is much more well known and a great spit for visitors as it is just outside of London. There is so much to explore in this city but one of my favorite experieces has to be punting the riverbacks of the colleges. On this Punting trip throguh the Cambridge River, you get a look into some of the beautiul colleges of the infamous Cambridge University, going right through the backs of them.Camrbridge Unviersity was founded in 1209 and the campuses are stunning. Here are some pictures of the views you get to see punting along the river. Punting is a kind of bpating using a long stick to propel the boat. You can choose to go with a tour guide or punt yourself! Below is also a picture of my dad punting our boat! This was such a fun adventure I would reccomend anyone visitng London to get out of the city for the day and explore the beutiful city of Cambridge.

 Anglesey is a small island in Wales just off the Northwest Coast, and only about an hour and a half drive away from the northern parts of England. It's known for its breathtaking views, beaches, and ancient sites. When I visited, we took a boat trip out to see Puffin Island! Although we did not see many puffins, as their species is declining, we got to see some beautiful views. This boat trip left from Beaumaris, a small town in Anglesey, filled with lots of cute shops, bakeries, and of course, pubs.  My Aunt Claire and I are enjoying a coffee in a  Pub before our boat trip. Beaumaris map and sign, as you can see, they are known for their puffins! Puffin Island, from the back of the boat as we headed into shore. After exploring the town of Beaumaris, we took about a 30-minute drive to Holyhead South Stack to go on a beautiful but short hike. We took a short walk to see the South Stack lighthouse and a great view of the cliffs. My Aunts had told me just years before they ...

 Port Sunlight is a small town in the Wirral, North England. This town was built in 1888 by William H. Lever for the factory workers of his Port Sunlight Soap factory. This village holds an amazing amount of history and yet is quite unknown. I have loved visiting here over the years and have found new places to explore each time. Furthermore, this town is filled with beautiful architecture from over 30 architects, with over 150 different designs. In this town, there are definitely no cookie-cutter houses, and every building is unique. This was no accident; William Lever purposefully hired over 30 different architects because he wanted to avoid all the houses looking the same. It was clear that Lever valued the quality of life of his workers and their families while building his town.  I got to learn so much more history about this town on my recent visit to England. My Granny and I were looking for something to do on an icy and cold day, and I found the Port Sunlight Museum. W...

 New Brighton is another Northern England Wirral area spot that is one of my absolute favorites. As long as I can remember, growing up, we always visited here with my grandparents. New Brighton is the UK's longest promenade and is a beautiful walk down a beach which is lined by the Irish Sea and the mouth of the Mersey. There is a great chippie, lots of restaurants, a beautiful garden to walk through, and even a fun park and arcade open for kids all summer long. One of my favorite things in New Brighton is the Floral Pavilion Theatre, where my Granny and I love to catch a local show. But I think the true beauty of New Brighton is Vale Park.  A view of the lighthouse at the beach.  A photo I took. Vale Park, entrance to the fairy garden New Brighton is also home to Fort Perch Rock. A former defense fort built around in the 1800s to protect from French invasion. The fort now offers tours and has a cafe and pub inside. See below, my Granny and I outside the fort, and us in t...

I grew up in the UK until I was 9 years old. I was born in the North of England, where most of my family still resides, near the area of Liverpool. I now live in Miami, Florida, which is vastly different, of course; however, I still go back to visit the UK as much as I can. In my opinion, it is one of the greatest places. I love giving people advice on where to go, away from the tourism and in more amazing and less common spots. That's why I decided to start up this blog! So, hey everyone! My names Ava! This is me exploring Port Sunlight! A small city in Northern England, I can't wait to tell you all about I hope to highlight some of my favorite places to visit, and the more I visit, the more I can share! Whether you're interested in the big cities, hidden small towns, or beautiful views and hikes, the UK offers so many places worth discovering. Weather your'e planning a visit or just here out of curiosity, I hope you can share my love for this great Nation. Check out m...