As the nights draw in and temperatures bring about a shiver, the Halloween spirit is awakened, creating the perfect ambience for a visit to some spooky destinations that have mysterious tales to tell. Don’t look back on The Coffin Road, Lake District The stunning landscape of the Lake District, with its awe-inspiring mountain views, hides […]
With World Food Day taking place this month, it’s time to appreciate the incredible food we have access to across the world. The diversity in local cuisines and traditions is extraordinary, and the best way to learn more about them is to experience them first-hand. Our gastronomic trips provide this opportunity, whether it’s sampling a […]
Our British summer may be coming to a close, and although none of us are ready to crank out Bing Crosby just yet, this doesn’t mean that we aren’t looking forward to planning winter wonderland escapes as a way of welcoming the colder months ahead. At Headwater, cross-country skiing features prominently across most of our […]
Known as Britain’s longest ancient monument, Offa’s Dyke is a fascinating 1,200-year-old earthwork that crisscrosses in between the Welsh and English border, winding through rugged moorlands and mountainsides. Allegedly built in the Dark Ages, academics and historians generally accept that the dyke was originally constructed under the orders of the Anglian King Offa of Mercia […]
Starting in Brest on the 26th June and ending in Paris on the 18th of July, this year’s Tour de France sees contestants take on gruelling routes in the Alps, a double ascent of Mont Ventoux and plenty of Pyrenean climbing before flying past the finishing line. However, that sense of achievement when you’ve completed […]
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore a new destination. Discovering regions on two wheels lets you go further, faster, giving you ample opportunities to stop and linger in places that interest you, be it a local food market selling fresh produce, a fascinating Roman ruin or an inviting tearoom overlooking a fjord-like […]
When creating our interest-packed itineraries, we ensure that we guide you towards some of the best local culinary experiences across the UK and Europe. As avid food and wine aficionados ourselves, we understand how important it is to experience fantastic street food delights, rural fare and well-renowned restaurants while exploring the heart of a given […]
Out of all the spirits in the world, gin has arguably the most storied past. Today, gin is known as a distilled alcoholic beverage that derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries (Juniperus communis) and forms the basis of some of the world’s most popular cocktails including the dry martini, the bramble, Negroni and much more. […]
