Category: England

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Tyntesfield Orangery and its decline & rise

The Tyntesfield Orangery Tyntesfield is definitely one of my favourite places for a walk in Bristol, and I’m sure Ash will be loath to agree with me. I won’t go too much into our...

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A Summer’s Day at Trelissick

Introduction Trelissick – Day 5 in Cornwall We could have gone anywhere on our last day in Cornwall. We could have gone to Truro, the Eden Project, Lands End. Cornwall at the time last...

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Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill

Cabot Tower Cabot Tower – what is it? I remember last year going on a little walkabout some of Bristol’s historic parts. In fact, it was pretty much on the same walk where I...

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Vicars’ Close, Wells – a short visit

Vicars’ Close, Wells – one reason to visit the city There are only two reasons I ever come to Wells: Hot Fuzz (one of my favourite films was shot in Wells) Wells Cathedral The...

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Dyrham Park: Take a Day Out

Dyrham Park Anyone who remembers watching The Remains Of The Day would be familiar with the opening scenes. In particular the approach to Darlington Hall, otherwise known in real life as Dyrham Park. The...