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 […]
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.
*** 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, 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 […]
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.
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Historic Houses Warwickshire: The Lord Leycester
The Lord Leycester is one of the most unusual heritage properties in Warwickshire and one of the country’s most important medieval buildings. It comes within the Historic Houses portfolio, along with the previously described Warwickshire properties, Middleton Hall and Stoneleigh Abbey. All three are free-to-view for Historic Houses members (see below). The Lord Leycester, which […]