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      • 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)
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        • The Lit & Phil Library, Newcastle: A Stunning Secret Library in the Heart of the City! (2025)
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          • Experience Liverpool: A 24-Hour Day Trip Adventure
          • Explore Liverpool ‘s Royal Liver Building: The RLB 360 Tour
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          • The Old Asylum Graveyard: Mendip Hospital Cemetery, Wells
          • Vicar’s Close & The Swans of Wells.
          • Langport: A Delightful Weekend Getaway in Somerset
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          • 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
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          • 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
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      • 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.
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      • Pen-Y-Fan Day Hike: All You Need To Know
      • The Vestry @ Afan Forest Bunkhouse
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      • 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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      • 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
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      • Sedlec Ossuary: Discover the Bone Church in Kutná Hora, Czechia (2025)
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      • Exploring Le Havre: The French City I was Wrong About
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        • 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
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        • 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)
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        • Discover the Dortmund Museum of Resistance & Persecution: A Powerful Look into German History
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        • 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
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        • 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
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      • Discover Wild Ireland: Where Bears & Wolves Roam ( 2025)
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    • Northern Europe Cruise onboard MSC Preziosa: An Honest Review
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Things Helen Loves, cafe at Finnebrogue woods, house in a scandinavian inspired tipi building
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Finnebrogue Woods: A Cosy Woodland Experience in Northern Ireland

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Things Helen Loves, white washed traditional cottage with tiles roof at Kearney Village, Strangford Lough
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The Beautiful Kearney Village & Coastal Walk, Northern Ireland

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How to Visit the Beautiful Silent Valley Reservoir, Northern Ireland

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Camping with the National Trust in Northern Ireland

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Things Helen Loves, the rocky Copeland islands viewed from Orlock Point on Northern Ireland. The view looks across sand and rocks, over the Irish Sea and to a rocky island. National Trust Northern Ireland
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Orlock Point Walk, Northern Ireland: A Beautiful Coastal Walk

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Explore the Unique Sinclair Seamen’s Church in Belfast

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Things Helen Loves, faces of the Nowanois giants sculpture. Both faces carved of wood can be seen with one arm pointing to sky. Sperrin Mountains, Northern Ireland
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Discover Northern Ireland’s Amazing Sperrin Giants Sculpture Trail (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

    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. German Christmas Market season is beginning, soon towns and cities across Germany will look like this 😍 After a year that became a bit of a blur of travel, work & relocation, I'm really enjoying slowing down before we fly into Christmas and a whole new year. Kent Views 😍 St Nicholas church in Leeds village. Dreaming of a  move to an off grid cabin deep in the English countryside. I'll start the day with slow brew coffee and end it with feet up by the fire. Autumn colours on a Kent country walk. It's a glorious time of the year 🍂. Easy little 5k round the Loose Valley Circular today. Find the route on @alltrails London street scenes, London really is a wonderful city 😊 Tower Bridge, London landmark. Ever wondered what's inside?
    Love discovering new places and exploring? Join me for travel inspiration & lovely walks from England and beyond.

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