I needed more postcard stamps, so I stopped by this post office to get some. I promised my husband…read moreand friends that I will be sending them some postcards during my travels in the UK. Service was really friendly and quick! Can't ask for more than that!

There's a fine line between a historic stone circle and a bunch of big rocks, and Castlerigg…read moreteeters on that high wire like Philippe Petit crossing the WTC in 1974. Yes, these rocks are from 4,500 years ago, but they aren't as grandiose as Stonehenge. It is, however, the perfect activity when in the Lake District: a beautiful drive there, a nice walk up, and amazing views.

This is noted as being "the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles,…read morewith panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop. It is also among the earliest British circles, raised in about 3000 BC." It's a bit out of the way though, so only go if you have extra time.

I came across this viaduct on my way to Hawes from Sedburgh. You often see pictures of these…read morelandmarks of a bygone age, fortunately this one is still in use & is part of the Settle Railway. There is a small lay-by on a very narrow road from where the picture was taken, but take care as it's a main road to Hawes & gets busy with motorcycles at weekends in the bike season.

the actual address for the Bobbin Mill is:- Finsthwaite,…read moreNewby Bridge, LA12 8AX. Tel 015395 31087 Stott Park Bobbin Mill is a working mill built in 1835, Stott Park created the wooden bobbins vital to the spinning and weaving industries of Lancashire. Typical of mills across Cumbria, today you can see industry from a bygone age and watch as bobbins are made using the mill's original machinery. Although Stott Park worked continuously until 1971, it remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago.

This has been a mill since 1853 and it is fasincating to go around and see how the bobbins were…read moremade The tour lasts for about 30 minutes where they show you how the bobbins were made and how it starts from a larger piece of wood they hand out the bobbins in the end and then you can go into the gift shop which has some small wooden items for sale Great if your an english heritage member or interested in how things used to be made

This romantic garden is absolutely GORGEOUS! It rests bordered by the River Rothay and St…read more Oswald's Church. The stone tile pathway meandering throughout the garden bears inscriptions of fellow Wordsworth admirers (some on behalf of departed loved ones). The garden fittingly lies near Wordsworth's gravesite. This location is simply a MUST-SEE attraction!

Holker Hall is such an enjoyable home to visit with less of these people barriers that most of…read morethese type of homes have so you really get the feeling of being a part of the house rather than just someone who has paid some money to look in form a distance. There are also lovely large gardens for a walk with little surprises appearing from time to time. The guides are all so friendly and helpful and to get the most from the trip find a question to ask in every room - even if it is simply so what is particularly special about this room - it is then that you hear all the little funny interesting stories of the house.

Welcoming, spacious and airy. Good stock of reading material. Lovely children's library. Shame it's…read moreon the first floor, but there is a lift, and there are toilets (always a plus if you've got kids in tow!)

Shap Abbey is 1 mile out of the village of Shap, in the valley of the river Lowther. It was mainly…read morebuilt in the 12th century, except the last building which remains intact. The west tower was built in the 15th century. the canons who started the Abbey were Premonstatensian. this was a group who looked for remote locations to 'commune with God'. Boy, did they find one here. Before the modern ease of transport they would have been very isolated in this beautiful place. Dates apart this is a fascinating place. you can see the remains of the loos and the bakery, and a good deal of the floor plan of the Abbey.