Tip Tours

Aug 29, 2010 Posted by Ian

Always remain focused on the bigger picture – Gloucester Docks

Tip 49 – Always remain focused on the bigger picture Gloucester docks are at the heart of the wonderful city of Gloucester and are deeply embedded in the history of the city. The main dock at...

Aug 22, 2010 Posted by Ian

Life can be great fun – If you see the funny side – Shilton Ford

Tip 13 – Life can be great fun – if you see the funny side! The small village of Shilton lies on the Oxfordshire side of the Cotswolds with some fine Cotswold stone houses and cottages....

Aug 15, 2010 Posted by Ian

Carpe Diem – Sieze the Day – St Mary’s Gate Gloucester

Tip 64 – ‘Carpe Diem’ – Seize the Day “St Mary’s Gate” or the “Great Gate” is centrally located at the mid-point of the western abbey wall within the Gloucester Cathedral...

Aug 8, 2010 Posted by Ian

Accept that there is never complete right or wrong – Radcot Bridge

Tip 70 – Accept that there is never complete right or wrong Radcot Bridge crosses the River Thames at Radcot in Oxfordshire carrying the A4095 road across the river above Radcot Lock. Adjoining the...

Aug 1, 2010 Posted by Ian

Enjoy your own company – Burford Lodge

Tip 21 – Enjoy Your Own Company Sheep Street in Burford is a pure delight. Away from the tourist filled high street it offers an amazing array of architectural styles in a quaint, unspoilt...

Jul 25, 2010 Posted by Ian

Real wealth and freedom comes only from within – Minster Lovell Hall

Tip 7 – Real Wealth and Freedom Comes Only From Within The ruins of Minster Lovell Hall rise majestically from beside the banks of the River Windrush like something from a gothic horror novel. The...

Jul 18, 2010 Posted by Ian

Know How Lucky You Are – Fairford Mill

Tip 59 – Know How Lucky You Are. There has been a mill on this spot from time immemorial, one of three mills within the manor of Fairford since 1066 and mentioned in the Domesday book. In 1296...