Heritage Northumberland: Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Garden
Alnwick Castle by the River Aln dates back to 1096 and is the seat of the Dukes of Cumberland. The nearby Garden has a massive water cascade.
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Top Ten Historic Houses and Discount Offer for Membership
*** Special Offer: For a £5 discount on Historic Houses membership use promo code STEW05 *** Mention organisations overseeing stately homes and heritage sites in the UK and most people will immediately think of English Heritage and the National Trust. However the Historic Houses organisation represents more than 1,600 privately owned historic houses, castles and gardens […]
Nottingham Short Break – My Top Ten Places to Visit
Nottingham, the county town of Nottinghamshire, has much to offer Short Break visitors. It has a vibrant city centre, with fine buildings, many relating to the lace trade, fascinating museums and well maintained green spaces. I’ve often visited Nottingham over the years and have been impressed by its development into a smart, modern metropolis. Its unique […]
Unusual Historic Houses: Hook Norton Brewery and Cowper & Newton Museum
In the South Midlands there are two unusual ‘Historic Houses’, the Victorian Hook Norton Brewery near Chipping Norton and the Georgian Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney.
Dumfries Short Break – Top Ten Places to Visit
Although Dumfries is only 25 miles from the England-Scotland border, it is very definitely a Scottish town in appearance and character. Important battles that relate to Scottish independence were fought here and Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, lived in and is buried in the town. Dumfries is dominated by the picturesque River Nith, which […]
Car Hire Excess Insurance – Review and Recommendation
A car rental report reveals that most UK motorists risk massive charges for holiday crashes and car theft in Europe, including the UK, and around the world. This is because they have not taken out Car Hire Excess Insurance. If they have an accident in a hire car or the car is stolen, they could […]