Avebury Manor
Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, one of the most beautiful houses in England, had been empty for years when its owners, the National Trust, teamed up with the BBC and an enthusiastic team of experts and amateurs to transform the house…
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The Ulster American Folk Park
We had planned to visit the Ulster-American Folk Park, near Omagh, Northern Ireland, and spend some time in their genealogy centre checking on Irish roots, but when we arrived, on a Sunday, we learned the centre is closed on Sundays.…
York – A Great Yorkshire Base
If you ever thought about exploring the north of England, the Yorkshire area is the place to go. It has spectacular scenery in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Yorkshire Moors, there a beautiful country houses, castles and…
Cumberland Art Gallery at Hampton Court Palace
If you are an art fan, you have to check out the new Cumberland Art Gallery which opened in November 2015 at Hampton Court Palace. It showcases many famous artists, a subset of magnificent artworks from the Royal Collection, including…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
One of our most memorable experiences is having attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. If you are a fan of history, especially military history, or if you just enjoy a great show, this event is not to be missed. It…
Innkeeper’s Lodge Old Windsor
We have passed by the Toby Carvery in Old Windsor for years and never realised there were any accommodations. But The Innkeeper’s Lodge is there, a small hotel just behind the restaurant. It is quite convenient not only to Windsor…
Hotel Review – De Vere Venues Wokefield Park
The De Vere Venues Wokefield Park is centred around a beautiful country house in very nice rural grounds not far from Reading. We stayed while attending a conference recently and found it to be a study in compromises. We did not…
Hotel Review – Holiday Inn Express Windsor
The Holiday Inn Express in Windsor is a convenient hotel just a couple of blocks from the area’s main shopping district. the rate was excellent for the area. Located just off a roundabout of the A308, it is easily reached…
Northamptonshire
August of each year is a great time to venture Northamptonshire. The last time we were there, we were able to attend the English Heritage Festival of History. It is a truly interesting event covering over 2000 years of English…
The Queen’s Gallery
Many people flock to Buckingham Palace for the summer opening and walk right past one of the other treasures of the crown – The Queen’s Gallery. Unlike Buckingham Palace, the Gallery is open year round. Reopened in 2002 for the Queen’s…