Author: Sally-Jayne

Crich Tramway Museum

There's more to Crich Tramway Museum then just Trams.Although the tram displays are a big…

The Magical Mystery Tour

Last weekend we joined Liverpool’s Magical Mystery Tour and set off to discover The Beatles’…

A Tour of Birmingham

Recently I did a tour of Birmingham for some Year 6 pupils. Here is the…

Blue Badge Tour Guide FAQs

What is the Blue Badge? What is the benefit of hiring a Blue Badge Guide?…

Burghley House

Burghley House is, in my opinion, one of the most impressive stately homes in the…

Can anyone join your tours?

I offer two types of tours: public and private. The public walking tours are run…

Can I book a Blue Badge Guide for just one day?

Of course! You can book a Blue Badge Guide for as long or short a…

What is the difference between the Blue Badge and a Green Badge?

The Green badge is the second highest level of guiding qualification and shows that a…

What is the Blue Badge?

The Blue Badge is the highest level of qualification there is for guiding in the…

A Day in the Life of a Blue Badge Tourist Guide

I’m up early because I’m doing a Meet and Greet at Birmingham Airport this morning.…

Testimonial

During 2012 we have enjoyed reading your blog and have had a wonderful time using…

Aston Hall

It is easy to spend a whole morning or afternoon at Aston Hall. It is…

Cannock Chase

Not far outside Birmingham, you will find Cannock Chase, which is an area of outstanding…

The Corner Shop

When we started up this blog, I never imagined I would write a blog post…

Black Country Living Museum

Visiting the Black Country Living Museum is like taking a step back in time, and…

Ash End House Children’s Farm

Located in Middleton, near Tamworth in Staffordshire, Ash End House Farm is a fun day…

Weston Park

Weston Park may not be as famous as Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court, or even Chatsworth…

Nunney Castle

It’s small. It won’t take you long to look round – about 15 to 20…

Bush Farm Bison Centre

You don’t expect to find bison in the UK, but if you visit the Bush…

Selly Manor

One of Birmingham’s well-kept little secrets is Selly Manor. It’s a small, beautifully preserved, Tudor…

The Pen Room

Situated in the Argent Centre, on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter, just a few…

Althorp House

When you think about stately homes, Althorp House probably isn’t one that would immediately spring…

Moonlight Cuisine

Birmingham is well-known for its curries. It has a whole area, known as the Balti…