One of the positive aspects of being an intern means that you can have time off at short notice. So I decided to venture back home to Northumberland for just over a week, enduring a 15 hour coach trip.

The weather took a drastic turn from summer sun to almost winter-like conditions. It did mean rain and wind but it was going to stop me visiting some of the country's best beaches.

The time of year means that the plants and foliage are incredibly vibrant and contrast amazingly with the dull and grey weather which resulted in some lovely photos.

Time to go back to London and a completely different landscape.