The Stunning Gardens of Mount Ephraim in Hernhill
We hadn’t been to Mount Ephraim in Kent for a few years and I was reminded just how beautiful the gardens were by Julie Wassmer when she was researching her new book in the Whitstable…
Westport Winery Garden Resort, Washington
On the way to Westport, Washington beaches, I like to stop in at the Westport Winery Garden Resort, locally owned by the Roberts family, and easy to spot thanks to the small lighthouse attached to…
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…
Rivington Terraced Gardens: A Walk Around
For what feels like the longest time I have wanted to get over to Rivington Terraced Gardens, at Rivington near Bolton, Lancashire. I know, I know I keep saying this, but the places to visit…
A Trip To Bateman’s – Home Of Rudyard Kipling
Bateman’s is a Jacobean Wealden Mansion built in 1634 and was the family home of Rudyard Kipling – the absolute J K Rowling of his time! Nestled in the quaint town of Burwash in East…
Exploring Walmer Castle And Gardens
I do love castles and this is one of my favourites in Kent. There’s nothing better on a sunny day than a trip out to explore Walmer Castle and their fabulous gardens. We packed up…
Dunsborough Park – Visit To The Secret Garden
Dunsborough Park is a stunning country estate situated in Ripley, Surrey, just thirty minutes outside of London. My first impression was of an enchanted magical garden that unravels its wonders as you stroll around each…
Burrow Farm Gardens – A Devon Delight
I was lucky enough to spend some time in east Devon. Staying at the village of Dalwood nearby (just a few miles outside of Axminster), it was just a short hop in the car before…
Sizergh Castle And Garden
Sizergh castle has been on my to do list for the longest time, after a lovely friend of mine mentioned it to me. It sounded like the perfect day trip for the kids. Brief History…
Sledmere House and Gardens – A Lovely Visit
It was a sunny Sunday morning and the kids and I were trying to decide what to do with our day. We remembered that on the way to our recent day out to Burton Agnes,…
Portmeirion – Little Italy In Wales And The Set Of The Prisoner
“I am not a number; I’m a free man!” If that quote means anything to you, you are either of a certain age (that we won’t speak of) or have been inducted into the cult…
A Visit To Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens
A spontaneous, scenic drive across the East Riding of Yorkshire today took us to an Elizabethan Manor house and gardens called Burton Agnes Hall. History of Burton Agnes Hall The hall has its roots in…