Belton House is located not far north of Grantham, in Belton. On the day we visited there were horse trials taking place on the grounds. This meant it was a bit busier than usual and the constant drone of the commentators voice could be heard around the grounds, which meant it wasn’t as peaceful as it … More Belton House
Sudbury Hall is in the small village of Sudbury, about a 25 minute drive west from Derby. We had spent the night in Derby and decided we would visit another National Trust place. The weather was pretty awful all day. The heavy rain meant Sudbury Hall was a decent place to visit as everything was … More Sudbury Hall – A day of history and nostalgia
With our second day in Derbyshire we headed east to another National Trust place, Hardwick Hall, which is in between Chesterfield and Mansfield. I haven’t been to Hardwick since I was a child. I remember visiting during the summer holidays and the weather being really nice. That wasn’t the case this time but it was … More Hardwick Hall – Enjoying the Silence
This past weekend we have been to Derbyshire to enjoy the history and the countryside, not the weather… I took this photo of Hardwick hall as we enjoyed a pleasant walk around the gardens that surround the grand building. We will visit again in the spring or summer when the hall is open so we … More Hardwick Hall #TravelTuesday Photo
We got married on a clifftop called Senhora da Rocha, in Portugal. It’s one of the most beautiful locations we have ever visited and has this lovely chapel to admire too. It was a good price (for a wedding) and if you’re looking for an abroad location to marry then this is the place!
It was Emma’s birthday and we were on our way to Rutland to visit her parents. But before we got there we stopped off at the beautifully quaint town of Stamford. We had been here before only a couple of months previously, but only briefly to have a meal. So we wanted to have more … More 2 Hours in Stamford
Turning 30 feels better when on holiday #turning30 #history #travel … More Roman Remains of Pollentia & Turning 30
I visited Bath a decade ago while on my travels around England. It was one of my favourite destinations during my England trip and still is one of my favourites ever to date! The city is so full of history, beautiful architecture and exciting culture. I stayed at the YHA hostel which is in an Italianate mansion … More Bath Time
When we visited the beautiful Rethymnon, Crete, we actually relaxed and treated it like what it was. A holiday. We didn’t push ourselves, we swam in the warm Mediterranean Sea every morning and enjoyed the sunshine and what the town had to offer. You can see the fortress from almost anywhere in Rethymnon, as it … More The Fortezza of Rethymnon
When we visited Rome we were disheartened that the famous and beautiful Trevi Fountain was under maintenance. I had been to Rome before and had seen the fountain in all its glory on that visit, but Emma had to settle for the water-less scaffold covered version. However, because there was no water in the fountain there was … More A Fountain, a Walkway and a Cent
Where The Wildings Are 