Much Wenlock, Shropshire is just a short drive from where I live, a place I visit frequently. As such it was about time I visited Wenlock Priory an English Heritage property located in Much Wenlock, these are the kind of decision I enjoy making on one of my none working days. Topiary display at Wenlock …
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A Visit to Stokesay Castle an English Heritage Property
Stokesay Castle is one of my favourite historical places to visit in Shropshire. An English Heritage property who’s great hall dates back to 1281, it also has a rather beautiful gatehouse built in 1641. Conservation of the property was completed by the Victorians and today’s English Heritage, I have to agree with their description of it …
Benthall Hall National Trust a Day Out in Shropshire
Not far from where I live is the National Trust property Benthall Hall, near Broseley, Shropshire. A property I confess to having never visited before, an impromptu visit by my sister and I for tea and cake was called for. I am quite sure I checked the time they opened before we left but still …
Sunnycroft National Trust Day Out – Tea, Cake and Vintage Clothes
Sunnycroft, National Trust property in Shropshire is virtually on my doorstep, in fact I volunteer there but that is a story I will share with you another time. On Friday I was there as a visitor and had taken a friend along to treat her to tea and cake. Sunnycroft Tea Room Sunnycroft is an Edwardian gentleman’s …
A visit to Shropshire Lavender
Lovely Shropshire Lavender A few weeks ago my sister and I visited Shropshire Lavender, mainly to look at the selection of different Lavenders but also looking to pick up a few tips on which variety is best to use in baking. Shropshire Lavender located in a tiny village of Pickstock, Shropshire is run by Joanna and …
Giveaway – Win a Family Annual Pass to Ironbridge Gorge Museums (closed)
I am so lucky living in Shropshire, I have the wonderful Ironbridge Gorge Museums on my doorstop. Which leads me nicely to some exciting news – Ironbridge Gorge Museums have kindly offered one of my blog readers an Annual Family Passport Ticket. What a great prize, this will certainly help to keep both parents and children occupied during the …
Afternoon Tea – Goldstone Hall, Shropshire
Sandwiches, cake and tea perfect! What a delightful Afternoon Tea my sister and I enjoyed last week at Goldstone Hall near Market Drayton, Shropshire. Goldstone Hall – Afternoon Tea Menu Sandwiches Roast beef and horseradish Ham and grain mustard Farmhouse Mature Cheddar and Goldstone tomato chutney Homemade fruit scone with mixed berry jam and …
Bonbonniere a Chocolate Workshop
Raspberry and Champagne Truffle made by my own fair hand In June this year I was lucky enough to win a competition in Shropshire Magazine – a Chocolate Making Workshop for two from Bonbonniere. So at the end of September myself and friend Tracy, made our way to Shrewsbury for a day of chocolaty delights. Bonbonniere is …
Shropshire Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Last week, after months of waiting, the much anticipated visit by The Queen to Shropshire as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations arrived. The event was being held at RAF Cosford, the perfect location for 30,000 people as every year they have 40,00 spectators at the air show. After days of rain and hope upon …
Carnival and Cake
The weekend saw the return of my local carnival, following a break last year. Wellington Carnival started with a parade in town making it’s way to the local park, where lots of activities took place throughout the day. Snowy the donkey with my niece The parade consisted of Girl Guiding groups, a local pub raising …