ABOUT ME

The Weekend Tourist is a blog written by Jess Friend Bartlett. Sometimes we only do touristy things on holiday - 25 days annual leave a year. That’s a shame, as we’ve 104 weekend days for exploring. This blog is all about discovering your local neighbourhood, attractions, historic places, local eateries and independents, which for me is in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the wider Cotswolds, UK. And when annual leave adds up, you'll find the occasional far flung adventure.

Why you must visit Hidcote Garden!
Three things you must see at Broughton Grange gardens
Whichford Pottery & The Straw Kitchen
A first timer’s guide to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Afternoon tea at Cadbury World
Our wedding at Sulgrave Manor
Snowdrops at Colesbourne Park
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
A Foodies Day in Forest of Dean