I have been so meaning to share with you my experience of cruising for the first time. So where did I go? Well as it happens not too far at all, choosing to explore and cruise around Great Britain for 12 nights with Cunard Cruises on the prestigious Queen Elizabeth ship. I travelled with my …
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1920’s Christmas Attingham Park Mansion National Trust
Some of your may recall that I volunteer at my local National Trust Property Sunnycroft, an Edwardian Villa and neighbour to another Shropshire National Trust property Attingham Park and Mansion. Entrance Hall to the Mansion As local volunteers we were give the opportunity to enjoy a preview of Attingham Park mansion all dressed up for …
Glamping Lodge Break Oxfordshire Discovering Superglamp
There is nothing I enjoy more than holidaying in the UK. I really do enjoy a staycation, there is just so much to explore on our fabulous island. I have stayed in holiday cottages, hotels, bed and breakfasts and caravans, importantly when holidaying I want to be able to relax and be comfortable in my …
Discovering Much Wenlock – Guild Hall
I love sharing with you all the delights and discoveries of Shropshire. I hope that one day should you get the opportunity to visit my home county you will be tempted to explore some of my recommendations. Much Wenlock is a picturesque village, most famous for being home to Dr William Penny Brookes (1809-1895) responsibly …
Refreshed, refocused and ready
I am well and truly back from my holiday, a rather splendid cruise around the British Isles. My break away has left me refreshed and embracing a slower pass of life, not that I have been a busy person prior to it. Since taking redundancy I am still finding my path on just how much …
Taking a Mini Break around Great Britain
I love championing the benefits of holidaying in the UK. The size of Great Britain enables us to easily visit other locations for short breaks away from home. The Ironbridge at Ironbridge, Shropshire Within just a 2 hour drive from where I live in Shropshire I can find myself:- enjoying the village atmosphere of Broadway …
Stoneywell National Trust Visit an Arts & Crafts Property
Stoneywell Cottage located in the Leicestershire countryside is one of the newer National Trust properties. It is a quirky stone cottage designed by Ernest Gimson for his brother Sydney, it captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts period. Stoneywell an Arts & Crafts Cottage Stoneywell Cottage National Trust I visited Stoneywell as part of a group …
Shropshire Countryside – Attingham Park and Ironbridge
I am so lucky to be surrounded by the beautiful Shropshire countryside, no matter the weather it always looks splendid. At the end of last week I took a short stroll around some of the grounds at one of most popular National Trust properties in Shropshire – Attingham Park. Snowdrop Walk – Attingham Park River …
A Day Out around Much Wenlock – A visit to Shipton Hall, Shropshire
Moving on from visiting Buildwas Abbey and our tea and cake stop in Much Wenlock, we arrived at Shipton Hall just before the 2.30pm opening time. Shipton Hall is situated near Much Wenlock in Shropshire, it is an Elizabethan manor house, with a Georgian roccoco decor and beautiful Tudor panelling and timber work. Front garden Shipton …
Tea on the Square – Much Wenlock Tea Room
There are some lovely shops in Much Wenlock as well as the Wenlock Priory an English Heritage property to visit. Today however was not a day for shopping. My sister, aunt and I were calling in for a refreshment pit stop, between visits to Buildwas Abbey and Shipton Hall. Once in the village we spotted a new …