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Looking for a short break closer to home? Idyllic Jersey is the most southerly island in Britain and with flights from 24 UK airports, including East Midlands Airport, getting there is a breeze.  Travel: Buses operate throughout the island and will take you to everywhere included within this itinerary,...

Alchemilla describes itself as ‘unique, imaginative, plant-based dining’; they are not a vegan restaurant, but their menu is centred around high quality plant-based food. Alchemilla showcases British fruit and vegetables, with the addition of other non-vegan ingredients to demonstrate the full spectrum of flavours and textures that plant-based food...

Nestled at the front of the beautiful Grade II listed 11 King Street, just off Old Market Square, The Alchemist is a classy and experimental restaurant with a molecular cocktail menu that will literally blow you away. The menu is a little limited, especially for the veggies and vegans...

Fancy eating out in a restaurant that serves tasty French food and is incredibly reasonable? Why not try Petit Paris? I first discovered Petit Paris when I was looking for a restaurant to visit for a date night with my partner, and it was so brilliant that I have...

The 17th of March is a day for embracing all things Irish, which stretches way beyond the borders of the emerald isle. If you are Irish, you will be accustomed to St Patrick’s day celebrations and Irish culture already, but if not, it is time to seize your annual...

Nestled just between Hockley and Lace Market, Oscar and Rosie’s is the place to go if you’re looking for fuss-free yet fantastic pizza. At first sight I was slightly concerned we had got the wrong place because, frankly, the outside looks like a children’s day-care centre, however don’t let...

Tucked away in the outskirts of Hockley is a diamond in rough named Cottonmouth. If you’re looking for a break from the usually loud ‘2 – 4 – 1’ bars that are filled with those looking to drink themselves into oblivion, then this might be the spot for you....