The school holidays are over, the packed lunches are put away, and if you’re the one who spent the summer keeping everyone else entertained, you’ve earned a bit of time to yourself! There’s something wonderfully unhurried about a proper afternoon tea: finger sandwiches, a good scone, a pot of tea that keeps you talking long …
The Daffodil Line winds through some of the most beautiful countryside in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, and it turns out there are some wonderful places to pitch up not far from the route. Whether you’re a seasoned camper, a glamping convert, or simply looking for a slower pace for a few days, here are some of …
Our Top Spots for camping along the Daffodil Line Read More »
There’s a new national scheme meaning kids across England travel free on buses this August. For us, it’s nothing new. Kids have always travelled affordably on the Daffodil Line, and this August they travel completely free – just like they always have during the school holidays. The offer runs the whole month, for children up …
Kids go Free on the Daffodil Line this August – as usual Read More »
Summer is well and truly here, and what could be better than a scenic bus ride with a top-notch ice cream stop at your favourite destination? We’ve got you covered, here are just some of our favourite stops for something cool and refreshing along the Daffodil Line. Cone or cup? One scoop or two? Enjoy! …
The UK’s biggest – and joint-oldest – poetry festival returns to Ledbury from 26th June to 5th July. And in celebration of this fine poetry stop along the 232, here are two poems from our old Down the Line Bards on the Bus series – verses that celebrate the route, the views, and the simple …
Bards on the Bus: The Daffodil Line meets Ledbury Poetry Festival Read More »
This week is Carers Week, and the theme this year is “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” We can’t think of a better time to say something we don’t say often enough: thank you. Thank you to every across Daffodilshire! There are over 5 million carers across the UK, and more than half say they feel overwhelmed …
This one’s on us: Free travel for carers this week Read More »
There are walks you do for the views and there are walks you do for the feeling. May Hill is both. The brisk climb to the summit gets your heart pumping; crisp air fills the lungs, earthy smells engage the senses, natural beauty surrounds, and joy fills the heart. Fallen crab apples, grazing horses, bracken …
May Hill: Gloucestershire’s Crowned Custodian of Spring Read More »
There have been some exciting changes over the past year at Castle Fruit Farm. Orchards Farm Shop has grown into a fully stocked, full-time farm shop celebrating fresh, local produce. The orchards themselves – now under the ownership of Clive Maile, familiar to many in the area and the driving force behind Bentleys Apple Juices …
A New Chapter for Castle Fruit Farm & Bentley’s Barn Read More »
What if our villages could generate their own renewable energy, and keep the benefits local? On March 4th, residents of Dymock and Bromesberrow have a chance to shape what that future could look like at a community workshop hosted by Forest of Dean Community Action on Power (FoDCAP), Forest of Dean District Council, Forest Community …
Have your say: Community Energy Workshop in Dymock Read More »
Pledge a trip | Ride the bus | Share your journey | Enter to WIN From cosy solo coffees to date nights with your Valentine, high teas with friends and day trips with family, there’s no end to what’s on offer in our beautiful countryside towns – even in the back end of winter! And …
