Bletchley Park

Holding a unique history of how the British overcame German, Italian and Japanese ciphers, Bletchley Park is where the World War Two codebreaking operation took place. The contribution of men and women whose roles made the allied victory a possibility cannot be overstated! Previously, I’d only heard of Bletchley Park in a film, The Imitation...

Chirk Castle: National Trust

This weekend I visited Chirk Castle in Wales, just outside of Wrexham. It’s owned by the National Trust and with over 700 years of history it’s one of the last castles from the period which is still lived in today! With award-winning gardens covering 5.5 acres of manicured lawns, herbaceous borders, beautiful flower beds, rock...

Shugborough Estate National Trust

A week ago I visited Shugborough Estate as part of the National Trust. It was a first for me, as I’ve never been to Shugborough, the weather was typically English with rainy spells and glorious sunshine! Shugborough has been shaped by the changing tastes, interests and fortunes of its creators and those who have lived...

Holkham Hall in Norfolk

Holkham Hall is an 18th-century country house located in the village of Holkham, Norfolk, England. The house was constructed in the Palladian style for the 1st Earl of Leicester by the architect William Kent. Steeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect setting; surrounded by rolling parkland, rich in wildlife and a beautifully constructed walled...

Oxburgh Hall – National Trust

Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh is now owned by the National Trust. The unique look of the manor house reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and holds the story of endurance.  The moated manor house is filled with portraits, treasured objects and fascinating documents on loan from the current Baronet, Sir...

National Trust Bucket List

The National Trust is home to over 300 historic buildings, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky. I’ve been a member of the National Trust for two years – not because I like giving to charity, but because I genuinely enjoy the National Trust places I’ve been to. I've already done a...

Beeston Castle @ English Heritage

Placed in the heart of Cheshire is Beeston Castle, you travel down windy country lanes to reach the entrance. As you drive toward the castle you can just see it peeking over the face of the craggy hills. Boasting spectacular views, Beeston is one of the most dramatically sited medieval castles in England. Many castles...

My Top 5 National Trust Houses

Founded over 120 years ago, the National Trust was created by people who wanted to preserve the best of British heritage. Since then, the Trust has welcomed millions of visitors to stunning buildings, homes and nature locations across England, Wales and Northern Island. I’ve been a member for two years – I was given my...