The Harwich International Shanty Festival transforms this historic Essex port into a lively celebration of sea songs, pirates and English ale. Here’s what to expect, including accessibility tips.
Review: The Big Hangover escape room, Witham Escape Rooms, Essex, UK
After a booze-fuelled stag party, our mature team had 60 minutes to find the missing groom and get him to his wedding. With handcuffs, padlocks, hidden clues, multiple rooms and plenty of silly humour, The Big Hangover delivered a challenging, chaotic and thoroughly enjoyable escape-room experience at Witham Escape Rooms.
Review: Premier Inn London Southwark (Bankside)
Planning a London trip and considering Premier Inn Southwark Bankside? Our honest review covers the location near Borough Market, room comfort, breakfast, parking and accessibility—plus the surprising problems with the shower and hot water. Find out why we still rated this well-placed hotel 4 out of 5, and whether we’d return.
Afternoon tea at The Swan at The Globe: Review
Our afternoon tea The Swan review explores a delicious, affordable family-friendly experience beside Shakespeare’s Globe. Discover riverside views, generous refills, standout savouries and sweets, attentive service, accessibility tips and whether this London venue beats pricier traditional afternoon teas.
UK airport parking discount: Complete voucher code listing
Save money before your flight with our up‑to‑date UK airport parking discount guide. Find working codes for Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and more, plus third‑party deals that often beat official rates. If you want cheaper, stress‑free airport parking this year, start with these verified discounts and tips.
Review: The Hideout escape room, Maldon Escape Rooms, Essex, UK
Relatives from Australia gave us the perfect excuse to finally try The Hideout escape room in Maldon (Rob the Bank 3). With a minimum of four players, we tracked six gold bars through woodland-themed rooms in 55 minutes. Find out why this 4.5★ game was worth the wait.
Last chance for the best Aurora cruises in Norway, with 5% off
Chase the Northern Lights on six extraordinary Norway sailings with Ambassador Cruise Line. Book before 30 September and use code LIGHTS5 to save 5%. With peak solar activity making 2026 a prime year for aurora sightings, these Aurora cruise ship itineraries offer the perfect blend of Arctic scenery, dark skies and adventure.
The best travel wallet: 9 of the finest options
The best travel wallet keeps passports, bank cards and holiday documents together without turning your carry-on … The best travel wallet: 9 of the finest optionsRead more
Wrap-up: things to do in Lodz next time
Discover the best things to do in Lodz, from Radegast Station and the Jewish Cemetery to pierogi and Forest Escape in a city of contrasts.
Review: Pirate Hideout escape room, Tkalnia Zagadek, Łódź
We end our Łódź escape-room marathon at Pirate Hideout, a treasure-hunting adventure from Tkalnia Zagadek. With atmospheric pirate theming, varied puzzles and a satisfyingly tough finale, it proves a great choice for newcomers – or anyone wanting to warm up before a harder game. Did we escape? Just, six minutes late.
