In the summer we visited The National Trust’s Snowshill Manor and Garden in Gloucestershire. This is the former home of eclectic collector, architect Charles Wade. He bought the property in 1919 and filled it with hundreds of objects. Explore the house and discover a vast collection, from model boats and Samurais to an attic filled… More Treasure Seeking at Snowshill Manor and Garden
In June 1520, Henry VIII and King Francis I of France met a site in Balinghem near Calais at the ‘Field of Cloth of Gold’. It was an attempt to strengthen the bond between the two countries following the Anglo-French treaty of 1514. The Field of the Cloth of Gold got its name from the spectacular fabric, cloth of gold, which is woven with strands… More 500th Anniversary of The Field of the Cloth of Gold
The Temperate House Following a major five-year renovation process, the Temperate House at Kew Gardens re-opened in 2018 to showcase the splendour of the world’s temperate zones. The Temperate House is the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse. This Grade I listed building is twice the size of the Palm House. It is home to 1,500 species of plants from… More Kew Gardens Visit
Your chance to see the Gilbert White House for free:- Heritage Open Day is 19th September 2019 Tickets available for Heritage Open Days Three historic figures at one historic house Gilbert White House Gilbert White’s House Gilbert White was a “parson-naturalist”, a pioneering English naturalist and ornithologist. He is best known for his world-famous book Natural History and… More Three historic figures at one historic house
A train ride to Kew Bridge, followed by a short walk and we arrived at The Musical Museum. I was surprised to find it located in a modern building as I thought it was housed in a church hall. It turns out the museum used to be housed in the former St George’s Church. Frank Holland, who founded the museum,… More The Musical Museum
Our trip on the Swanage Railway took us along its scenic route and included taking in views of Corfe Castle. Corfe Castle is a ruined castle in the Purbeck Hills. Over 1,000 years old, it has been a Saxon stronghold, a Norman fortress, a treasury, a military garrison, a royal palace and a family home. The keep… More Swanage Railway and Corfe Castle
Have a magical afternoon tea in central London
Our coach rumbled along the long driveway, past the remains of a 12th century Augustinian priory, coming to a halt in front of a large impressive house. Stepping off our transportation, we were greeted and led inside to a stone staircase. In days gone by we would have climbed the stairs outside the building, but they… More A Special Guided Tour Of Newstead Abbey
By now you’ve probably had a load of “New Year, New You” emails. All telling you how this year is going to be YOUR year to do something amazing. All you need to do is make a resolution……and stick to it. And about now you’ve probably decided that sticking to it is not an option.… More Sticking to resolutions is hard
London’s West End lights up for Christmas. Back in 1948, Regent Street started being lined with Christmas trees throughout the festive period. The following year part of the street was lit for Christmas. The first full Christmas light display of the street started in 1954, although there were no Christmas lights from 1972 to 1977 due to a lack… More Christmas lights