You may recall when we visited Stourhead for the first time recently that I mentioned visiting King Arthur’s Tower. You can actually walk to the tower from the parkland at Stourhead, past St Peter’s Pump, but we didn’t realise that at the time. I already knew that we wouldn’t be able to climb up the…Continue reading Visiting King Arthur’s Tower
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Exploring Stourhead
I’ve been wanting to spend a day exploring Stourhead in Wiltshire for absolutely ages. We were looking for somewhere to spend the day last weekend, and after discounting a couple of options I managed to persuade the OH that this would be worth the drive. It would also mean my son could get another National…Continue reading Exploring Stourhead
Project 366 2020 Week 4
Project 366 2020 Week 4 Day 19 – 25 Sunday 19th January – Day 19 The sun shone and we headed to Wiltshire for the day to visit Stourhead for the first time. We fell in love with the place, and all wished we lived nearer. Got another stamp for my son’s NT passport. We…Continue reading Project 366 2020 Week 4
Exploring Hanbury Hall
Last weekend we decided to spend some time in Worcestershire, exploring Hanbury Hall, and getting another stamp for my son’s second National Trust passport. As well as the William and Mary style house, we were looking forward to exploring the formal gardens and the wider parkland. We arrived not long after opening time last…Continue reading Exploring Hanbury Hall
Exploring the Wimpole Estate
We’ve been family National Trust members for years now, if we’re in need of fresh air then their properties are often our go-to destinations. We were looking for somewhere new to visit a few weeks ago, the weather forecast was looking good, and we decided to spend the day exploring the Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire. …Continue reading Exploring the Wimpole Estate
Exploring Ascott House and Gardens – AD gifted lunch
It’s always nice to discover a National Trust property that’s not too far from home, that we’ve not been to before. We were invited to an outdoor performance of Gangsta Granny during the summer holidays, but the awful weather meant that the show was cancelled so last weekend was our first chance to spend the…Continue reading Exploring Ascott House and Gardens – AD gifted lunch