I have been wanting to go to Calke Abbey for a few years and we finally decided to go on my birthday that has just passed. However, it pissed it down on my birthday, so we delayed it a day but it pissed it down the next day as well! So it meant another National … More Calke Abbey – A Dusty Old Mansion
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
We made the short journey from Leamington Spa to Warwick, so short they are practically joined to one another. It was a sunny spring day and annoyingly still the Easter holidays in Warwickshire, so it was very busy. We had to drive round the whole town looking for somewhere to park before ending up … More Warwick – History and Expense
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
Once again we visited a National Trust place on a cloudy day. We don’t mean to do it, but the days we have been able to go out for the day this year have not coincided with the sunshine. Clumber Park, like most National Trust places is very expensive to visit unless you are a … More Clumber Park
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
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!
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
On this wet and dreary autumn morning I want to help that Friday feeling along. I took this photo when we went to Hull last year. We were walking down a street when I spotted this magnificent and grand building that looks like it would be better suited in Rome or Paris. There’s plenty more … More Hull – City of Culture
Where The Wildings Are 