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…
The Peak District National Park is one of the premier places to visit in the UK. It has an international reputation for incredible vistas along with its idyllic dales, hills, and extensive moorlands. When you reach the Peak District, you’ve officially arrived in the “countryside”. Away from the bustling city life and among nature, it’s…
This stunning Georgian mansion is what most people picture when they think of a traditional English stately home. The home was constructed in 1716, but the identity of its architect remains a mystery to this day. It is a perfect example of the style of construction that was dominant at the time, with huge red…
Nestled in the picturesque parish of Little Casterton in Rutland, Tolethorpe Hall is a beautiful country house that dates back to the 11th century. Much has changed over the last thousand years, but throughout that time the site has remained home to some very important families and institutions. Today, you can find the Stamford Shakespeare…
The stunning Hardwick estate is set in the picturesque county of Derbyshire and features the beautiful and architecturally significant Hardwick Hall. This Elizabethan country house was built in the 1500s and has been continually maintained and expanded. Here you will find amazing examples of Elizabethan architecture, as well as some additions that have been made…
Newstead Abbey House and Gardens are located in Nottinghamshire, just a short distance from the M1 and nearby Mansfield. The estate is open to visitors all year round and even when the house is closed, you can still explore the gardens and 300 acres of parkland. Fans of Lord Byron will find the house fascinating,…
The game of cricket in one form or another can trace its roots back to the 16th century in South-East England, though there is some debate to its exact invention. The game’s first confirmed mention is from January 1597, which makes the game of Cricket at least 425 years old. While Trent Bridge Cricket Ground…
Rightly named as the Sea Life Centre, this place of wonderment right alongside the BCN Main Lines is more than just an aquarium. A hugely popular destination for locals and tourists alike, the National Sea Life Centre was opened in 1996 with both marine animals and fish in mind. Today, the one-of-a-kind sea life centre…