Kedleston Hall was another National Trust place we originally visited in the depths of the winter back in January Kedleston Hall – Lost in the Fog and it was really cold and foggy. So we had to go again in August to appreciate the grounds in nicer weather. It was much busier this time round, obviously. … More Kedleston Hall Revisited
When we visited Hardwick in late January it was cold, quiet and both the new and old halls were closed. We also wanted to see the herb and other gardens to see what had grown and flowered, as in January it was just soil and labels of what would be growing. We took lunch with … More Hardwick Revisited
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
It is becoming a regular thing for us to visit Rufford Abbey Country Park twice a year. We go once in the winter and again in the summer. We don’t plan to do it like this, but somehow it keeps happening! We went at the beginning of this month and one of the reasons we … More A Biannual Trip
2016 was a great year for travel for me and Emma. We went to Disney World in May, which was my first trip and Emma’s fourth! It has been something that Emma has wanted me to experience since the dawn of time! After two wonderful and exciting weeks in Disney World I am now as … More Memories & Expectations 2016 to 2017
On our way back from Boston where we visited my Grandparents grave, we took a brief pit stop in the small Lincolnshire town of Sleaford. There were clear skies as we left Nottingham, but by the time we were in Boston there was heavy fog and freezing cold temperatures and that’s how it stayed for … More Pit Stop in Sleaford
We had a day out in the relatively small town of Leek. Although the town is in Staffordshire it is very close to the Peak District, literally only a few miles from Derbyshire and the Peaks. With the town being so close to Derbyshire I thought it would have that same feel as a Derbyshire town … More Leek – On the Edge of the Peaks
Emma’s parents have been wardens at Rutland Caravan and Camping for quite a few months now. It’s a large site, with a swimming pool, shop in reception and a cafe. There are spaces for caravans, motorhomes and tents, as well as six luxury lodges. We were able to stay for a couple of nights, midweek … More The Lodge
We did consider going to Stafford for a couple of days, but we decided on just the day visit. This proved to be enough, but there are still plenty of sights to see in this interesting town. Here are five things to do if you found yourself stranded in Stafford for a day… 1. Ancient … More 5 Reasons to be Stranded in Stafford
Where The Wildings Are 