Name the Parks on the Map

How well do you know those famous British parks? Test yourself with another of our little map-based quizzes. Or share it with any geography know-it-all’s who would enjoy the challenge. This time we’ve removed the names of five famous parks. Can you figure them out using clues like landmarks and… Read More

UK Road Trip Ideas – Bristol to Rhossili Bay

The autumn and winter is an excellent time to explore the natural beauty of the UK. Car travel comes into its own, allowing you to see the sights but then hop back into a dry and cosy vehicle. We have devised an itinerary that takes in many different aspects of… Read More

Cotswold Way – Bath to Chipping Campden

The Cotswold Way National Trail starts in the world-famous city of Bath and meanders through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, eventually arriving in the handsome market town of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. The 102 mile route heads north and then north east from Bath, tracking the scarp slope of the… Read More

Three of the best walks near London

London is a fantastic place to go walking. There’s so much to explore, and for a densely urban area it does have a good amount of green space. However, sometimes the hustle and bustle of the city can become overwhelming, and escaping the city can be a more attractive prospect. Read More

Are the A-Z London smartphone map apps really £s better than free maps?

The smartphone revolution has put a potentially vast set of free maps into our pockets. With access only restricted by download times and data limits, why pay for other maps? A-Z’s London smartphone apps do offer highest quality A-Z mapping and fast offline access, but is that worth paying a… Read More

What’s at the British Science Festival in Newcastle?

Every September the British Science Festival celebrates science in a different city across Great Britain.  From workshops to science shows, trips and debates, the British Science Festival holds a vast number of events and caters for all ages. This year, Newcastle will be the host of this inspiring event from… Read More

UK Road Trips – Five Handy Tips

Low cost airlines still encourage many Britons to take to the skies and holiday abroad. Whilst this may be tempting, nothing quite compares to starting your car and taking to the road with a good set of tunes and a full tank of fuel. The UK is full of exciting… Read More

Three of the Best Yorkshire Walks

The historic county of Yorkshire packs in some fantastic and varied walking country. The A-Z Adventure Atlases now map some of the finest walking areas in Yorkshire, with map books covering the Yorkshire Dales South, the North York Moors East and West, the Peak District’s Dark… Read More

Peace, Quiet and Dark Skies

It’s that time of year again when the kids are off school for 6 weeks for the summer holidays and you’re wondering how on earth you are going to keep them entertained for all that time. Well here is a novel activity to keep them engrossed as the sunsets get… Read More

Best Places to Live in London

Finding the best places to live in London can be daunting!  This great city can seem particularly vast when you’re about to move to London or are new in town. The choices can still be tricky for established Londoners, perhaps when making the leap from renting to owning. Here are… Read More