Any visit to Cornwall might be considered incomplete without taking a trip over to St. Michael’s Mount. Winner of several Cornwall Tourism Awards, Taste of the West, and similar awards, this small island off the Cornish coast is not to be missed. While there are buildings at the ground level, the castle that sits atop…
Bletchley Park is a historical landmark. It formed a major part of the World War II effort. Many people have heard of the Enigma machine – well, the staff at this English country estate were tasked with the unenviable duty of figuring out how to decrypt the most secret of Enigma communications to aid in…
Built between 1704 and 1714, Wotton House is a sizeable country house in Buckinghamshire. This stunning house is an example of a Grade I listed building and English Baroque. There are extensive gardens with statues, bridges and temples surrounding the manor house. The History of Wotton House Wotton House was originally built in 1704 by…
Built-in 1777, Doddington Hall is situated in the beautiful county of Cheshire just 500 metres south of Doddington Castle. Although not open to the public all year round, this stunning three-story manor house, built of Keuper sandstone, is still a popular tourist destination. The History of the Doddington Estate Through the Civil War, Doddington Castle…
Highgrove House has been under HRH Prince Charles’ ownership for over 4 decades. It provides privacy and seclusion from the attention of the press and other onlookers with its sizable accommodation and walkable grounds. Presently occupied by Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall, the home is one that saw in some of the formative…
Originally a monastery established in 1130 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Combermere Abbey later became a country house estate complete with a clock tower. In 1538, there was a dissolution after many years of poor management at the Abbey, mounting debts, and the removal of Abbot’s management. Sir George Cotton later acquired the properties…
Belmont Hall is located near to the Great Budworth village. It was built in 1755 and has passed through several owners over the years since, most notably the Leigh Family. They’ve since arranged to let it to the Cransley School. Interesting Architecture Primarily designed using brickwork and accompanied by dressings using stone along with slate…
For lovers of Tudor architecture and history, including King Henry VIII’s reign, Kimbolton Castle in Cambridgeshire has that in spades. The castle was the family seat from 1615 through to 1950 for the Earls and Dukes of Manchester too. It was also most notably the last home of Queen Katharine of Aragon, King Henry’s first…
Only a stone’s throw away from the historical market town that is Kidderminster, lies the West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park. West Midlands Safari Park is home to some of the world’s most exotic animals (165 animals, to be exact) and makes for a wonderful day out for families and groups of friends. For those…
Tatton Park is like no other, spanning 2000 acres and home to a deer park, an elegant mansion, beautiful gardens, and farmland. 1000 of those acres are open to the public. Visitors to Tatton Park can rest assured that their day out will be rich in history, nature, and fresh air. Once home to the…