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Manchester Christmas Markets

Manchester is a city of the United Kingdom capital of the English metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. The city was founded by the Romans in 79 AD who built a fort called Mamucium. Manchester to the south is close to ...

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Yorkshire Christmas Markets

Yorkshire is a northeastern historic county of England. The county is now divided between different official regions. The historic boundaries of Yorkshire are the River Tees to the north, the Humber to the south, the North Sea to the east and the Pennines to ...

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Glasgow Christmas Markets

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, is located in the Scotland Lowlands about 50 km to the west of Edinburgh. The city of Glasgow was founded in the Middle Ages as a bishopric, it became one of the most important ...

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Canterbury Christmas Markets

Ancient city of Roman foundation, the Romans called it Durovernum Cantiacorum, Canterbury became famous in the twelfth century as a place of pilgrimage. The city, which lies just 60 kilometers from London, is still partially surrounded by medieval walls with ...

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Cardiff Christmas Market

Cardiff, the Welsh capital, is a major tourist destination in the United Kingdom, the center formed by theCastle Quarter has important historic buildings. The Castle of Cardiff of medieval origin is the main attraction of the city, but also interesting ...

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Birmingham Christmas Markets

Birmingham is a major town of Central England located almost halfway between London and Liverpool. Inhabited since Roman times, Birmingham was developed in the Middle Ages as a market town, then thanks to the iron ore and coal mines became ...

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Edinburgh Christmas Market

Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, is the main tourist destination in Scotland and one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Situated in the Firth of Forth, on the North Sea, the city was founded in the Middle Ages and ...

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London Christmas Markets

London is a city rich in all types of markets in all periods of the year, of course during Christmas there are plenty of classic Christmas markets, among the most popular are the  traditional German Christmas Market in Southbank and ...

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The London parks: London with children

Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens, London. Author and Copyright Niccolò di Lalla

The London parks are always a pleasant and relaxing place to visit, but for families with children they are places not to be missed. In the parks there are usually playgrounds for children, areas equipped for picnics and many small ...

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The museums of London: London with children

The city of London is a dynamic city full of leisure opportunities for families with children. The English capital is famous for its almost all free museums. Among the London museums most suitable for children there is certainly the Science ...

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The stadiums of London: London with children

For children and young people who love sports, be it soccer, tennis or other sports practiced in the United Kingdom, the city of London has numerous visiting opportunities. London’s stadiums have become a popular tourist attraction in recent years. For ...

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Traveling with children: London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini.

London Heathrow Airport is the most important European airport and one of the largest airports in the world. Formed by four modern terminals. The airport has first level services for all and among these it is also full of services ...

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Westminster Abbey: The tombs of the British monarchs

North facade, Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

Westminster Abbey is a traditional coronation place for all British rulers. In fact, starting from the 11th century, all the kings and queens of Great Britain were crowned in this abbey. Furthermore this is also the burial place of British ...

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Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square

Piccadilly Circus, London, United Kingdom. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

PICCADILLY CIRCUS Piccadilly Circus is located at the junction of five busy streets in the heart of the West End, and has been an important landmark in the city of London for many years. In the center of the square ...

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Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park: two London parks

Physical Energy statue of George Frederick Watts, Kensington Gardens, London. Author and Copyright Niccolò di Lalla

KENSINGTON GARDENS King William III purchased Kensington Gardens in 1689, the gardens became public park in 1841. Kensington Gardens spanned 111 hectares and originally formed part of Hyde Park. It was Queen Carolina, wife of George II, who in 1728 ...

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