East End of London Walking Tour
Out and about in London's East End, (An East London Walking Tour). This week, I have been putting together an East London Walking Tour. The walk took me out and about in Wapping, Limehouse, Shadwell, Whitechapel and Spitalfields. This is an area of villages based in...
The Beauty of Decay
When looking back on the year 2020 I repeatedly hear that while it has been devastating for some, it has by and large enabled us to pause, put life on hold and think. My thoughts have ranged from life at home, the environment, the things I miss beyond my immediate...
NFL coming to London
This October eight NFL teams are coming over from America to play four matches in London…
Out and about in London
Glyn Jones of Jolly Good Tours explains what can be achieved in a day out.
Woodhenge, Stonehenge
An alternative walking tour to Stonehenge from Woodhenge and Durrington Walls.
A Family Day Out in London
A family friendly guided tour of London.
My top things to see and do in the UK
There are many beautiful, historical and interesting places to visit throughout the UK. These are my top, for a fantastic holiday or day trip from elsewhere in the world! London Highlights (Guard Change, Westminster Abbey & Tower of London & Bridge) Windsor...
Methodism, Freemasonry and Tate Britain
A rainy day in London affords the opportunity to jump on the bus and head off the beaten track (if only a block or two).
Murder most Foul (not for chickens)
A guided walk through historic London’s darker side.
The Tower of London Secrets – The Sovereign’s Sceptre
The Tower of London holds, amongst its collection, the largest diamond in the world. Diamonds are measured in carats but how do you represent that to an 8 year old?
Couldn’t put Humpty together again……
A weekend exploring the West Country of England visiting Glastonbury, Wells, Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Avebury, Silbery Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow.
……And all the King’s Men.
The art of watching the Change of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
All the King’s Horses…….
Each day the Horseguards change at Horseguards Parade. The guards stand sentry in Whitehall and form part of the spectacle that is the Changing of the Guard.
The Fourth Plinth-Preview of the new contenders
The contenders for the new installation on the Fourth Plinth of Trafalgar Square have gone on display at the National Gallery.
Stonehenge (but when to visit?)
Stonehenge (not Stonehedge or Stone Hedge) – When is the best time to visit and suggestions on a combination tour including Windsor, Avebury or Salsibury.
London Banksy Tour
The summer evenings are beginning to draw in and the mornings are becoming a little chillier. The August Public Holiday gives us a slight lull before those taking advantage of a quieter September descend. A time to reflect.
Surrey Produce
With a view to introducing the world to the delights of Surrey, together with Iceland Traveller we are hosting a group…
Downton Abbey Day Tour
We began our day at a central London hotel which gives us easy access to the the road heading North West from London towards…
Wow, Awesome! Part Two
We meet at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. Having focused on the West of London yesterday, I have the advantage…
Wow, Awesome! Part One
The two words that mean you know a day is going well. I was asked about how the weather had been in January this year…
Jolly Good Review of 2014
Happy New Year! Can anyone tell me where 2014 went? Jolly Good Tours started the year with an experiment in driving…
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