Brinkburn Priory and Manor House, Peter Cronin discovers

English Heritage near Longframlington , Morpeth, but do you know where it is and is it worth visiting? There are many hidden treasures in the…

Well done England, you did us proud says Peter Cronin

England fans are very disappointed but the players did us proud. Tuchel has progressed England from the quarter final to the semi final but ultimately…

Newcastle Hoppings 2026 – Peter Cronin says that it is a good …

Newcastle hosts Europe’s largest funfair and of course it is the best. Yes there are big rides , smaller rides and ones for the younger…

Start the 2026 Year in Jesmond Dene , Just why is it …

Welcome to 2026 and the blog is back and where better to start than the amazing Jesmond Dene in Newcastle upon Tyne. Yes , you…

Peter Cronin – Newcastle Hoppings 2025

I have had my annual trip to the Newcastle Hoppings and I am pleased to say that it is better than ever. Lots of fantastic…

“Is it time for the English to get behind Gareth …

So we are still in Euro 2024 and to be honest I have heard very little other than negativity about the England Side, and pretty…

Newcastle Hoppings ,2024 , you are going to love it :)

It seems to have rained all year , so obviously , when the Hoppings come to Newcastle , this time instead of the usual Hoppings…