Historic UK Blog
Odds, sods and everything in-between; welcome to the Historic UK blog! On these pages you’ll find top 10 lists of our favourite holiday cottages and historic hotels, side projects from the Historic UK team, as well as general musings from our writers.

The Oldest Pubs and Inns in England
“There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as a good tavern or inn.” So wrote…

Top 8 Holiday Cottages in Northumberland
Northumberland is so often overlooked as a holiday destination when it is in fact a stunningly beautiful part of the UK. Ok, so there’s no…

Top 10 History Tours in Britain
The team at Historic UK have searched high and low to compile our favourite ten short tours for history fans. These scenic tours include visits…

Warwick Castle – Knight’s Village Review
Reviewed by: Ben Johnson, Editor Stayed In: The Knight’s Village, Lodge 121 Date of Stay: Tuesday 4th September Family in Tow: 2 adults, one child…

The Top 4 Prison Hotels
Ello, ‘ello, ‘ello. Fancy a short break with a difference? If so then check out our top four picks for prison stays you won’t want…

Winston Churchill – Top Twelve Quotes
Winston Churchill was not only a great wartime leader but also a Nobel laureate, statesman, bon viveur and celebrated wit. Voted the greatest Briton of…

Christmas Gift Guide for History Buffs
Looking for some ideas for the perfect present to delight the history buff in your life? We have put together a list of the best…

Top 10 stays for Railway Enthusiasts
Notice to all Train Buffs… If you’re looking for a short break or weekend away with a difference, browse our hand-picked list of railway related…