Nostell

Nostell is one of the great treasure houses of the north of England. This Georgian house, near Wakefield, is also known as Nostell Priory as an Augustinian priory stood on the site from the early 12th century. Dedicated to St Oswald, it flourished for over 400 years until it was surrendered to Henry VIII in… More Nostell

Ripley Castle

While staying in Harrogate, the City adventurers took a trip to nearby Ripley Castle. This is a Grade I listed 14th-century country house in Ripley, North Yorkshire that is still a family home. Having parked in the small car park, we headed to the entrance to the estate, which is located within the coffee shop… More Ripley Castle

The Temple of Mithras and St Stephen Walbrook

The City Adventurers spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring two venues near Cannon Street in the City of London. The first was The Temple of Mithras. The remains of the temple were discovered when Bucklersbury House was built in 1953-1957. However they were moved to a site in Temple Court and remained there until 2012 when they… More The Temple of Mithras and St Stephen Walbrook