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Hampstead Heath is a huge area of parkland near North London’s affluent Hampstead and one of London’s biggest, best and most loved parks.

A fantastic place to spend an afternoon in London, Hampstead Heath is most famous for its open-air swimming ponds. It is also an excellent park for running read full article

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, southwest London, is one of the world’s most famous gardens and home to plants from around the globe.

There are glasshouses with tropical flowers, herb gardens and spring flowers, treetop walks and regular events from study days to concerts. read full article

The Chelsea Flower Show is one the most famous garden shows in the world and a major social occasion in London.

Known for their love of gardening, Brits flock to this annual garden show in London’s Chelsea and famous visitors and supporters include the British Royal Family. read full article

Scotland’s capital city may be overflowing with cosy hotels, tempting restaurants and cheerful locals but like any ancient place, the city has a dark and eerie past.

Edinburgh’s long and colourful history is filled with tales of hauntings, witches and gruesome murders – just the sort of thing to shock and amaze the bravest of young travellers. Here are three of Edinburgh’s spookiest attractions. read full article

Owing its very existence to the majestic River Thames, London is intimately connected to all things maritime.

As the heart of the British Empire, the city was once one of the most important ports in Europe, where ships would set sail for exotic destinations across the globe. read full article

For runners the gruelling 26.2 miles of a marathon is the ultimate test.

Pushing on past the ‘wall’ and feeling the adrenaline rush as you make it across the finishing line makes the sore feet, blisters and relentless hours of training no more than a distant memory. read full article

Flanked by the Chiltern Hills to the east and the Cotswold Hills to the west is Oxfordshire county and the city of Oxford.

The Peak District in northern England is famous for its stunning scenery, its unspoiled villages and its staggering views.

It’s the perfect place for a short break with the family. read full article

The UK has such an elevated position relative to its size in terms of political and cultural influence that many visitors are surprised at just how small it actually is.

At less than half the size of France and dwarfed by the behemoth Unites States, the UK is a mere 149,000 square miles. read full article

London is well known for being a place of culture, museums, pubs and a huge variety of people and communities. But what people don’t realize before they arrive in the city is how huge it is in reality.

The roads and buildings stretch for miles and miles… read full article

If you want to eat well in Edinburgh, you don’t have to look far. The city is a gastronomic feast with over a thousand restaurants and cafés.

There are, of course, many tourist traps and places to be avoided. read full article

Fun facts, hot summer holidays, sexy hotels, night clubs and gay spots have been some of this year’s most popular topics on the Venere Travel Blog.

1. Top 6 Cooling Summer Drink of Europe by Paul Crompton : 6  refreshing… read full article

Gone are the days of coal mines and shipping yards. Newcastle, UK is now the party capital of the north east of England.

Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages flock to the Tyne every year to have… read full article

It is hardly original these days to quote Dr Johnson in saying that ‘if a man is bored of London he is bored of life’.

The phrase is no longer original but the sentiment is still relevant, as… read full article

The world heritage city of Bath in Somerset, England is well-known for its beautiful Abbey and for the natural hot springs housed in the ancient Roman Baths.

Especially now that the public baths have been re-opened to the public… read full article