Monty's Guide

30/08/2024

Yup, I know it’s August but time marches quickly towards the start of Christmas market season, so best get your skates on and get planning. 🎄

05/04/2024

Although the weather is pretty rotten at the moment, Kent is one of the counties which escapes the rain more than most.

Therefore it’s pretty fitting that I’m focusing on the Garden of England and all the incredible places which are ripe for visiting this Spring.

25/09/2023

In addition to The National Trust and English Heritage, Historic Houses are a superb organisation which represent historic home owners who open their doors to the public.

From stately homes and gardens through to castles and abbeys, there are 100’s of places you can visit across, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands.

Membership from £65/year and you can gift membership too… a smart idea for Christmas and birthdays…!

20/09/2023

Got autumnal blues…? Why not bag a free National Trust pass to cheer you up. Link in bio

20/09/2023

Suffering from autumnal blues... a free day out at one of hundreds of National Trust properties may be just what you need this September.

Bag a free day out at 100's of different National Trust properties this autumn with a FREE National Trust Pass. Find out more...

19/09/2023

I know it's September but the start of the Christmas market season is only 7 weeks away, so here's our list of fantastic places to visit over November and December this year.

22/08/2023

https://montysguide.com/the-uks-best-aviation-museums/
Looking for some air-worthy museums to visit before the end of the summer holidays?! Our round up of great museums to visit across the country can be found on Monty's Guide to help you plan your next great day out.

14/08/2023

Looking for some truly stunning castles to visit in Scotland this year….

Well, we’ve got a stunning round up of 22 of castles which are open to the public and definitely worth a visit 🏰 📸

With towering fortresses perched atop volcanic crags, nestled within lush glens, and looming over cityscapes, Scotland is peppered with hundreds of magnificent castles that whisk visitors back centuries through legendary history and folklore. While it would take a lifetime to explore every Scottish....

14/08/2023

This is a real joy to mention as Thirlestane Castle have had an exceptionally great summer and have taken the wonderful decision to extend their open season to 29 October.
And in conjunction with , they have still have one amazing afternoon tea date available (all the others have sold out!) on 17th September.
So, if you are after a real Scottish treat and are in the Borders this Autumn, head over to for a truly delicious experience.

17/07/2023

Evening theatre in the grounds of a Scottish castle…. What’s not to love about this!

Our outdoor theatre show Sense and Sensibility is not to be missed! 🎭 Don't just take our word for it!

"Don’t miss…the perfect evening" – The Daily Express

"Chapterhouse Theatre Company really do know how to engage an audience of all ages, their excellent adaptations are creative and entertaining." – Derbyshire Times

"Seems to have leapt straight from Austen’s pages" – The Stage

Book your tickets - https://bit.ly/42q5RCG

Chapterhouse Theatre Company

14/07/2023

Looking for some summer holiday inspiration within a couple of hours of London? Well, to help you out, we've put together a list of some of the best heritage railways that you can visit this year.
Bluebell Railway Epping Ongar Railway Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway The Watercress Line Isle of Wight Steam Railway Spa Valley Railway - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent The East Kent Railway Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

Discover some of the UK's favourite heritage railways within a couple of hours of London. Explore the marvel of steam travel in the English Countryside.

22/06/2023

Thirlestane Castle summer program is packed full of great events for the whole family. Cream tea is definitely top of my list….

20/06/2023

Five incredible spots you can visit this summer across the UK.

1: Sgwd Clun Gwyn, Wales
2: Loup of Fintry, Scotland
3: St. Nectan’s Waterfall, Cornwall
4: Falls of Finnich, Scotland
5: Windy Post, Dartmoor

06/06/2023

Monty: My first trip north of the English border into Scotland was on an open day to Aberdeen University.

It was a journey that first took me to Edinburgh to stay with friends overnight, and then onwards along the east coast across the Forth Rail Bridge, through Dundee and Arbroath (famous for their Smokies) before finally reaching the city synonymous with granite, Aberdeen.

It was incredibly captivating, and I made up my mind there and then that Scotland was somewhere I needed to spend some considerable time exploring.

Deciding on Edinburgh as the place to study, I spent the next 5 years in-between lectures getting acquainted with some of Scotland’s best places to visit.

So, if you have a passion for exploring really incredible places, these are my top recommendations for tours which you should take to see the best sights in Scotland.

For the full list of Scottish trips & tours recommendations, click here⬇️

Discover and book amazing day trips around Scotland | Explore Scotland's incredible landscapes and history | Reserve now and pay later

03/06/2023

Situated within easy reach of London, the Cotswolds offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. But to make the most of your trip, you need to know the hidden gems.💎

Discover the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds, with details on how to get there by car, train, bus or organised tours.

01/06/2023

Fact of the day: The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832! 🚂

28/05/2023

Are you someone who loves to mix history with fresh air, and maybe even a little hiking?🌿

Explore the great British outdoors with our guide to the top landscapes and landmarks that you need to visit | Plan your next great day out.

23/05/2023

Here are our top 10 castles to visit in England 🏰

Discover some of the finest castles that you can visit in the UK | From medieval to modern, these are some of our best preserved castles.