Thousands of incredible, athletic fundraisers took to the streets of Manchester on Sunday, each strapped firmly into their running shoes to demonstrate their dedication for a range of fantastic causes. The Great Manchester Run drew 38,000 enthusiastic runners this year, supporting charities ranging from animal rescue programs to the RAF Association and our very own [...]

Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, seen here cast in bronze outside York Minster and framed by Chi-chi on Thursday, was a leader of the ancient Empire that famously attempted to eradicate religious intolerance to wherever the hand of Roman rule would stretch. His dictum of tolerance of faith, though issued in the 1st Century AD, [...]

Day One With her travel gear in tow and enthusiasm and optimism resting as siblings in her heart, Chi-chi arrived at Manchester Picadilly train station on Day One of the 7 Wonders of Britain hitchhike not knowing entirely what was about to unfold. Why? Because she is not allowed to make her own travel plans [...]

7 Wonders in 7 Days is delighted to announce that we’re teaming up with the Great Exhibition 2012 as part of our 7 Wonders of Britain project. The Great Exhibition is all about celebrating the best of British. With the eyes of the world upon Britain as the country hosts the 2012 Olympic Games, this [...]

How and why Stonehenge came into being may never truly be known. In truth, in its five thousand year history, it may have served any number of religious, astrological or ritual purposes, to any number of different and varied ancient civilizations. But what was true about the famous Salisbury henge then, is just as true [...]

Stonehenge is one of the most instantly recognisable sights in the world; its mystical charm and ancient beauty has enthralled visitors for centuries. As Chi-chi prepares to visit this seventh and final British Wonder for the 7 Wonders in 7 Days charities, we want to hear your experiences of this perplexing, ethereal Wonder. The prehistoric [...]

Starting tomorrow, we’re stepping up preparations for our upcoming 7 Wonders of Britain tour. The 7 Wonders of Britain tour will take in all seven destinations voted for online in our recent poll, in aid of 7 remarkable British charities – but we need your help! Taking inspiration from Paul Smith’s (@Twitchhiker) own personal challenge [...]

Chi-chi is attempting to twitchhike to the 7 Wonders of Britain – as voted for by you – to raise the profile of our fundraising project and our remarkable charities. On Monday we put the call out for you to get involved, and help Chi-chi traverse the country in any way you can. We’ve been [...]

As we found out on Wednesday, Cheddar Gorge is home to one of the earliest and most intriguing prehistoric finds in the country, however, there is much more here in this West Country idyll that attempts to enthrall the senses. The caves themselves are a sanctuary that can inspire an intense fascination. The resting place [...]

The sculpted limestone fascias and deep labyrinthian caves of Cheddar Gorge, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Somerset’s Mendip Hills every year. But it isn’t simply the compelling beauty of the surroundings that tempts its guests; for chiseled for thousands of years by water and ice during the Earth’s last great ice age, the [...]