The 14th Century Littlebourne Barn Near Canterbury
We’d been to the Aisled Barn in Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, lots of times for summer and Christmas fayres and also art shows, but I’d never really looked around the empty barn to see how it…
A Visit To The United States Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress, the National Library of the United States, is situated in the Thomas Jefferson Building on Capitol Hill. I had spent the morning doing a tour of the US Capitol itself so…
A Tour Of The United States Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC, is surely one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. It is not just a monument to Democracy but also a place of work where the government’s…
Walks Around Castle Howard, Yorkshire
Castle Howard is situated in the heart of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A walk around and within the grounds of Castle Howard is a favourite that I have done time and…
Roche Abbey Of Maltby, Rotherham
Roche Abbey is nestled within a secluded wooded valley near Maltby, Yorkshire. A remarkable ruins that still was founded in the 12th century and still has the remains of the original 12th century new gothic…
East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire
We first visited this Hall about 13 years ago and really enjoyed it back then. My daughter recently requested a return visit as it was her Birthday, so another visit was in order. Location East…
Boston Castle – Quirky History Above Rotherham
Situated on hill in the south west of Rotherham I came upon Boston Castle. A rather unique looking building, square, quite small and not grand like most castles tend to be. It had a commanding…
The Piece Hall In Halifax, A Snippet Of Yorkshire History
We’ve visited the Piece Hall, in Halifax, Yorkshire, on a number of occasions over the past couple of years. It’s always been a pleasant day out as it’s a very interesting place to visit. Even…
St Dunstan In The East – The Fairytale Garden
Have you ever come across an absolute gem of a place and been genuinely so excited to go! Well let me tell you, I came across St Dunstan-in-the-East on Instagram, and knew that when I…
The Windmill Of Lytham St Annes
So I love being a Mum, I truly wouldn’t change it for the world, but when your two geeky mates (they will tell you I’m the geeky one – they are lying), mention going to…
Kilnwick Percy Hall – A Hidden Gem In The Yorkshire Wolds
A short drive from the small town of Pocklington, nestled in the rolling Yorkshire Wolds is Kilnwick Percy Hall, a glorious example of an 18th-century hall and gardens. The hall is now home to the…
Codnor Castle, A Walk With History
Codnor castle is a grade II listed building and a scheduled ancient monument but even so is also classified as a building at risk, which I feel is a terrible shame since it is instilled…