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Colchester (out of Liverpool Street, go to Colchester Town station not Colchester North) always had a claim for being the oldest town in the UK. It isn’t anymore as it recently became a city. It is a place with some … Continue reading →

Famous for the boating stuff. Take a train from Paddington and maybe change at Twyford. We’ve mentioned it before, as it’s a famous place and very nice. You can also try Marlow and Cookham which are both in the same … Continue reading →

If you go out of London King’s Cross, St Pancras or even Liverpool Street, you could well end up in Hertfordshire. We think it’s one of the most overlooked counties. Admittedly, parts of it, especially nearer to London, are pretty … Continue reading →