Discovering York City: A Medieval Adventure Beyond The Minster After immersing ourselves in the awe-inspiring York Minster and The Shambles, we decided it was time to explore the rest of York city. Unlike many other towns, York feels alive with history on every corner. From Roman roots to Viking settlements, and now one of the […]
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York Minster: Exploring the Gothic Jewel & Its Hidden Stories Visiting York Minster: Opening Times & Admission According to the official site, the usual visiting hours are 09:30 am to 5:00 pm (Mon–Sat) with last admission at 3:45pm, and 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm (Sunday) with last entry at 2:15pm. When I visited on Good
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Castle Howard: Yorkshire’s Grand Stately Home + Family Adventure Tips Introduction During this half‑term we packed the car for a ten‑day road trip north and our first stop was Castle Howard in Yorkshire. A local friend had insisted we must visit if we were going to York, so with bags bursting and kids fast asleep
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Hapimag Edinburgh: Our Family Stay in a Charming West End Boutique Hotel During our recent trip to Edinburgh, we stayed at the Hapimag Stadtresidenz Edinburgh, a 4-star boutique hotel nestled in the city’s tranquil West End. The hotel is housed in a converted townhouse, offering a charming mix of historic character and modern comforts. Its
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How Our Family Saved a Fortune in the UK with the Blue Peter Badge Living in the UK often brings those little moments when you think, “Knowledge is saving.” And honestly, I’ve never related to that saying more than I do now. Recently, a close British friend shared a tip that has been an absolute
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A Family Day Out at Jaguar Land Rover: Experiencing British Engineering Up Close Visiting the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) factory in Solihull was a truly unforgettable experience for our family. My husband works as an automotive engineer at JLR, and in 2023 the company hosted a special event, “Proud Creators’ Day,” inviting employees’ families to
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Exploring British Wedding Traditions: A Korean Maid of Honour’s Experience I’ve just been asked to be the Maid of Honour for my closest British friend, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! After returning to the UK from India, we settled into our new home, carefully considering my husband’s job and our children’s schools. Coincidentally, my
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Understanding the UK School System: From Reception to Sixth Form Moving to the UK with kids is like stepping into a different world of education. Here’s how it works in practice: Half-Term Breaks: The UK’s Clever Little Holidays Unlike Korea, the UK school year is divided into three terms—Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Each term has
A Special Day for Kimchi at Symphony Hall Today was an unforgettable day – our daughter Kimchi performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall! She was invited to join the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) Youth Project, a unique opportunity held once a year for students Grade 5 and above. According to the official website, applicants
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🎓 Understanding the UK School System Raising children in the UK comes with many decisions, and one of the biggest is choosing the right school. Each school type has its own structure, entry requirements, and benefits, so understanding them is key. 1. State Schools 2. Private Schools 3. Grammar Schools 4. Public Schools (Traditional Prestigious
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