Hi my lovely readers! Last weekend was lovely, the sun was out, it was warm, people were playing in the gardens and it was just the perfect day for a day out of National Trust sightseeing and some walks. I went to Osterley Park this time located in West London, something a bit closer to home for a change and right in the city more … Continue reading OSTERLEY PARK – THE COUNTRYSIDE IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! A few weeks ago, just before Christmas, I managed to squeeze in a little weekend trip, my last trip of 2021 to the beautiful county of Shropshire to visit some of the many sights around Oswestry and Shrewsbury. It was a lovely trip full if different activities and I loved every minute of it, but my favourite part was spending one … Continue reading HOW TO SPEND ONE DAY IN SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE
Hi my lovely readers! Christmas day is approaching very quickly and I’m in full Christmas mood and spirit. Wearing silly Christmas jumpers and earrings around the house, baking cookies and drinking a ton of mulled wine are only some activities that I love doing around this time of the year. Another activity I look forward to for months is visiting some of the National Trust … Continue reading ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS AT POLESDEN LACEY
Hi my lovely readers! London, the capital of England and the busiest and probably best know city in Europe has so much going for it. We all know about the plenty and historic sights of London, the Queen and the British pub grub. But how is your knowledge about London when it comes to the weird and wonderful as well as the fun and interesting, … Continue reading 16 FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LONDON (YOU MAYBE DIDN’T KNOW)
Hi my lovely readers! Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love all the lights, everything smells amazing and the buildings and streets of London are beautifully decorated. What’s not to love? And have I mentioned all the gorgeous foods and treats we can indulge in during this time of the year? Who doesn’t love some mulled wine or warm wintry spiced apple … Continue reading 9 CHRISTMASSY ACTIVITIES TO DO IN THE WINTER IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! With Covid restrictions easing here in the UK, the travel guidelines from the government have also changed a bit now since the beginning of October 2021. Those that came into effect from May have been overhauled, which should make travelling to the UK and returning back home a little bit easier or perhaps less stressful. Guidelines for Scotland, England, Northern Ireland … Continue reading UPDATE: UK TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND QUARANTINE RULES
Hi my lovely readers! Situated on the banks of the river Thames on the outskirts of London sits one of the great, if not the grandest Stuart houses in England – Ham House. Mostly unchanged and displaying a fine collection of art, furnishings and fabrics collected by the Duchess of Lauderdale and her descendants over 400 years, Ham House is a great place to learn … Continue reading HAM HOUSE – A GRAND STUART HOUSE AND THE MOST HAUNTED IN BRITAIN
Hi my lovely readers! The other day I was going for my daily walk around Bushy Park and decided to head to the Woodland Gardens, which is sort of a little garden within the park with little ponds, relaxing water features, colourful rhododendrons and plenty of other interesting pretty flowers and shrubs. The park is home to and a sanctuary to all sorts of animals … Continue reading TROPICAL BIRDS – PARAKEETS IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! I recently became a member of the National Trust again, now for the third time in fact, as my English Heritage membership recently expired. I’m such a big fan of the National Trust and would urge anyone who can to become a member and support the great work they’re doing. Plus, it’s just a no brainer as the membership is really, … Continue reading MY MISSION – VISITING ALL NATIONAL TRUST SITES
Hi my lovely readers! Dover is best known for the White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle and the Port of Dover, the cross-channel ferry port that connects the UK with France. This ferry link is vital as many of our goods are transported via ferry from mainland Europe to the UK. Dover keeps the nation supplied and running so to speak. Additionally, it’s a popular … Continue reading HOW TO SPEND ONE DAY IN DOVER
Hi my lovely readers! Today, I thought I’ll keep it sweet and short for you and show you mostly in pictures what Kenilworth Castle, one of the many English Heritage sites looks like and what you can expect from your visit. Kenilworth Castle is actually a ruin located in Warwickshire in England and managed by English Heritage nowadays. The castle was originally built in the … Continue reading KENILWORTH CASTLE – AN ENGLISH HERITAGE RUIN IN PICTURES
Hi my lovely readers! Today I thought I’ll show you some more of the beautiful English countryside. I won’t bother you with too many words, I just want you to enjoy the pictures I took when I wondered around and explored Coombe Hill. Coombe Hill is a National Trust site 852 feet above the sea level with amazing views of Aylesbury Vale and very scenic … Continue reading COOMBE HILL – THE BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE IN PICTURES
Hi my lovely readers! The countdown is on. From Monday museums and indoor sightseeing places will open up again once more, which means I will be able to visit some of the interesting and historic National Trust and English Heritage sites and houses again! I’ve been waiting for this day for such a long time, in fact it’s been 6 months since we were able … Continue reading CHARTWELL – THE FAMILY HOME OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
Hi my lovely readers! On Thursday in my Travel Thursday Quote post I told you that I was going to go for a little hike on Sunday, which I managed to do. The weather played along just fine and my partner and I decided to head back to Norbury Park in Surrey, which is only a short drive away from where we live. We went … Continue reading A LOVELY COUNTRYSIDE WALK IN NORBURY PARK – VIEWS, FIELDS AND COWS
Hi my lovely readers! When you think of England, the first thing that comes to mind is the beautiful landscape and the grand manor houses that often appear in movies such as Pride and Prejudice and TV shows for instance Miss Marple. These old beautiful and historic mansions can be found all across the country. Plenty have been converted into hotels, which allows many of … Continue reading DUNSTON HALL NORWICH – HOTEL GUIDE & REVIEW
Hi my lovely readers! The Isle of Wight is the largest island in England and a popular holiday destination due to its mild climate. As you know, the summers are not that long and hot here in the UK and a visit to the Isle of Wight, especially in August, allows you to extend that summer feeling just a little longer. There is plenty to … Continue reading HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Hi my lovely readers! I love British history and especially the grand country estates. There are hundreds scattered across the country and last year I was drawn to the Victorian country estate Audley End House and Gardens in Essex. Audley End is managed by English Heritage and my membership allowed me free access to the site. I managed to squeeze in a cheeky visit just … Continue reading AUDLEY END – A GRAND VICTORIAN COUNTRY ESTATE
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