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      • The Ultimate Guide to Visiting The Sky Garden, London
      • Exploring London for FREE: 6 Things to do ( Plus bonus tips)
      • Battersea Power Station & Lift 109 Experience, London
      • First Time Visitors Guide to The Natural History Museum, London
      • Discover The Paddington Bear Cafe @ Paddington Station, London.
      • A ‘Secret’ Church and a Double Memorial: Exploring London Parks
      • The London Pub You Shouldn’t Miss
      • How to Visit the Hollyhock Café: A Fairytale Spot in Richmond
      • Stratford to Greenwich: A London Walk
      • 6 Things To Know If You’re Visiting Bushy Park, London
      • Staying at The Union Jack Club, London: A Unique Stay for Forces Families & Veterans (2025)
    • England
      • North East
        • The Lit & Phil Library, Newcastle: A Stunning Secret Library in the Heart of the City! (2025)
      • North West
        • Liverpool & The Wirral
          • Experience Liverpool: A 24-Hour Extreme Day Trip Adventure
          • Explore Liverpool ‘s Royal Liver Building: The RLB 360 Tour
      • South West
        • Somerset
          • The Old Asylum Graveyard: Mendip Hospital Cemetery, Wells
          • Vicar’s Close & The Swans of Wells.
          • Langport: A Delightful Weekend Getaway in Somerset
        • Wiltshire
          • The Great Bedwyn Circular: A Historic Wiltshire Village Walk
          • Dinton Park & Philipps House, Wiltshire.
          • Exploring the Gardens of Stourhead House, Wiltshire
          • Codford & Sherrington Circular Walk, Wiltshire.
          • The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury
          • Exploring Wiltshire’s ANZAC History
          • A Wiltshire Walk: Woodborough to Honeystreet Mill Cafe
          • Cholderton: An Old Wiltshire Village
          • Wilton Windmill & Wilton Village Walk, Wiltshire
        • Oxford & The Cotswolds
          • 4 Reasons to Visit Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds
          • Diddly Squat Farm Shop, Chipping Norton
          • How to Visit the Grave of C.S Lewis, near Oxford, England
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          • How to Visit The Battle of Britain Memorial, Kent (2025)
          • How To Visit Dungeness: The Unusual British Beach Voted One of the Greatest in the World (2025)
          • The Loose Valley Circular Walk: A Pretty Country Walk Near Maidstone, Kent
        • Berkshire
          • Exploring Sandham: Unique Memorial Chapel in Burghclere
          • The Victorian Cemetery, Highclere
        • Hampshire
          • Christmas at National Trust Mottisfont: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
          • Exploring National Trust Hinton Ampner
          • Hamble to Warsash: The Little Pink Ferry
        • Surrey
    • Scotland
      • Edinburgh
        • Discover the Hidden Wild West Edinburgh: Morningside’s Cowboy Street (2025)
        • Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh
        • The Edinburgh Dog Statues: A Tale of Two Tails.
        • The Secret Herb Garden, Edinburgh
      • Orkney Islands
        • 7 Things to Consider When Planning to Visit the Orkney Islands
      • Invergordon: Overnight in the Most Artistic Town in Scotland.
    • Wales
      • Pen-Y-Fan Day Hike: All You Need To Know
      • The Vestry @ Afan Forest Bunkhouse
    • Northern Ireland
      • Belfast
        • How to Enjoy the Titanic Hotel Belfast Even if You’re NOT Staying Overnight (2025)
        • The Ultimate Guide to the Titanic Experience Belfast (2025)
        • Exploring the Ulster Folk Museum, Near Belfast
        • Explore the Unique Sinclair Seamen’s Church in Belfast
        • Explore Divis & Black Mountain: A Belfast Hiking Guide
      • Rest of NI
        • Finnebrogue Woods: A Cosy Woodland Experience in Northern Ireland
        • Discover Strangford Lough: Strangford, Portaferry & Beyond (2025)
        • How to Visit the Glenoe Waterfall: A Fairy Tale Walk in Northern Ireland
        • Exploring Mount Stewart, National Trust Northern Ireland
        • Northern Ireland Walks: Rough Island, Strangford Lough
        • The Beautiful Kearney Village & Coastal Walk, Northern Ireland
        • Cairndhu House: A Haunted History in Northern Ireland
        • Orlock Point Walk, Northern Ireland: A Beautiful Coastal Walk
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    • Belgium
      • Explore Bruges: One Day of Cycling and Sightseeing
      • Pairi Daiza, Belgium: How to Visit The Best Zoo in Europe
      • Pairi Daiza Zoo & Resort: Where You Can Sleep With The Animals
    • Czech Republic
      • Sedlec Ossuary: Discover the Bone Church in Kutná Hora, Czechia (2025)
    • France
      • Exploring Le Havre: The French City I was Wrong About
    • Germany
      • Berlin & Potsdam
        • Nature Park Schöneberger Südgelände: The Historic Berlin Park Where Nature Meets History
        • 5 Fun Indoor Things to Do in Berlin ( Perfect for Bad Weather Days!)
        • The Disappearing Rabbits of Berlin: See the Kaninchenfeld Before It’s Gone.
        • A Travel Guide to Potsdam, Germany
      • Hamburg
        • How to Visit the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg for FREE (2025)
        • Exploring The Alternative Gängeviertel Neighbourhood, Hamburg (2025)
        • How to Visit the Hamburg Bunker, St Pauli (2025)
        • How to visit The Old Elbe Tunnel, Hamburg (2025)
      • Dortmund
        • Discover the Dortmund Museum of Resistance & Persecution: A Powerful Look into German History
      • Leipzig
        • The Titanic Exhibition @ Leipzig Panometer
        • Apartment Central Leipzig: An Honest Review (2025)
      • Harz Mountains
        • The Brocken Mountain: The Ultimate Guide to Germany’s Most Mysterious Peak, Harz (2025)
        • The Bear Park Worbis, Germany: An Ethical Bear Rescue Experience.
      • Christmas in Germany
        • Discovering Aachen & Aachener Printern Cookies
        • Ultimate Guide to Visiting Christmas Markets in Germany
      • Daily Life in Germany
        • The Bathtime Treat You MUST buy in Germany: Dresdner Essenz
        • Discover Barefoot Walking In Germany: Bad Wünnenberg’s Barefoot Park (2025)
        • Things to do with Kids in Germany: 8 of the Best Fun & Budget Friendly Options
      • Travemünde: The German Seaside Resort You Shouldn’t Miss
      • Stolpersteine: Europe’s Street-Level Holocaust Memorials
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    • Ireland
      • Discover Wild Ireland: Where Bears & Wolves Roam ( 2025)
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    • The Netherlands
      • Northern Europe Cruise onboard MSC Preziosa: An Honest Review From a First Time Cruiser
      • A Visitor’s Guide to The Wreck Museum on Terschelling
      • The Ultimate Guide to the Amsterdam Swing: Over the Edge (2025)
  • Cruise & Ferry Travel
    • Overnight at Sea with P&O: Club Cabin Review.
    • Sailing With Stena Line: Liverpool – Belfast with A Dog
    • Northern Europe Cruise onboard MSC Preziosa: An Honest Review From a First Time Cruiser
    • Color Line Minicruise Guide: Kiel to Oslo
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    • Dog Friendly Travel & Stays
      • The Vestry @ Afan Forest Bunkhouse
  • Military Life & Travel
    • Staying at The Union Jack Club, London: A Unique Stay for Forces Families & Veterans (2025)
    • Life in Service Family Accommodation or ‘Married Quarters’ : The Truth
    • Where Do We Stay When We’re Between Homes? : What Happens During A Military Family Move.
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Staying at The Union Jack Club, London: A Unique Stay for Forces Families & Veterans (2025)

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The Ultimate Guide to the Amsterdam Swing: Over the Edge (2025)

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How to Visit the Hamburg Bunker, St Pauli (2025)

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Discover Northern Ireland’s Amazing Sperrin Giants Sculpture Trail (2025)

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Things Helen Loves, wooden lodge at Pairi Daiza resort built in First Nations style. A colourful carved totem pole with bird at top stands in front of lodge. Pairi Daiza zoo, Belgium
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Pairi Daiza Zoo & Resort: Where You Can Sleep With The Animals

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Life Outdoors: Forest Bathing

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Wilton Windmill & Wilton Village Walk, Wiltshire

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The Titanic Exhibition @ Leipzig Panometer

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A Travel Guide to Potsdam, Germany

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Stolpersteine: Europe’s Street-Level Holocaust Memorials

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Exploring Samphire Hoe: The Nature Reserve Created by Eurotunnel

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Exploring Marie Antoinette Style @ The V&A Museum, London

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Where Do We Stay When We’re Between Homes? : What Happens During A Military Family Move.

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The Loose Valley Circular Walk: A Pretty Country Walk Near Maidstone, Kent

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tower Bridge Tour, London

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Orida Hotel Maidstone: A Dog Friendly Spa Hotel Perfectly Placed for Exploring Kent & Beyond

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Discover London’s Old Operating Theatre Museum – Where Surgery Was Once A Spectator Sport

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Exploring Roupell Street: The Time Capsule Street in Central London.

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Finnebrogue Woods: A Cosy Woodland Experience in Northern Ireland

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Discover Strangford Lough: Strangford, Portaferry & Beyond (2025)

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    About Me

    Welcome to the world of Things Helen Loves, where I write about life outdoors, history and travel.

    I'm passionate about exploring the world through its history and finding quirky or historic places to stay.

    Expect inspiration for ways to enjoy time outdoors, UK breaks and European adventures.

    I've gone forest bathing in Wiltshire, slept in medieval churches, drunk coffee in a Dutch windmill and explored an abandoned hospital in Germany. I don't know where I'm going next, but I'd love you to come along.

    More than that, I hope to inspire you to go out and have your own adventures.

    Helen x

    London street scenes. So many fabulous places to eat, drink and go but also a great place to just wander. London really is a wonderful city 😊 The remains of an old walled garden, pretty light & signs of Spring. Happy Saturday, wishing everyone a restful weekend 😊 Samphire Hoe nature reserve. The perfect spot for an easy coastal adventure in Kent. Postcards from a 10k wander through the Kent countryside today. Felt so good to be getting out and moving. Hope everyone's having a good start to 2026 😊 Who else got their 2026 viewing off to an amazing start watching David Attenborough's Wild London yesterday? Breast bowls, busts and beautiful things: This is Marie Antoinette Style. Sandmann, lieber Sandmann ❤️ Snapshots of London dressed for Christmas, and proof that I will find a dog everywhere I go 😆 I got influenced to try the hot chocolate from Ralph Lauren on Bond Street.
    Love discovering new places and exploring? Join me for travel inspiration & lovely walks from England and beyond.

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