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11th November 2025
The ultimate checklist for your Britain and Ireland bucket list
When I take my first bite of its syrupy goodness, it immediately becomes clear why people are queuing out of the door for them. Anyone planning a visit to the famous English university city should add it to their bucket list, along with punting down the river and touring King’s College Chapel.Like much of the best of Britain and Ireland, the buns have stood the test of time. From a centenarian Chelsea bun, or almost 200-year-old afternoon tea, to the oldest occupied castle in the world – 1000-ye...