I must start watching Downton Abbey. Everyone says it's a fine show. But...I don't know. It just seems all a bit meh. Especially when I can be in Downton Abbey. If only for a few hours. We recently visited Basildon Park, a National Trust property, and scene of one of the recent episodes of the … Continue reading Basildon Park
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Petworth House
In the middle of the West Sussex countryside lies a grand old stately home, Petworth House, owned and managed by the National Trust. A late 17th century building, with links to Henry VIII would you believe? And it's all set in 700 glorious acres of rolling green hills and woods that are home to herds … Continue reading Petworth House
The Vyne House
Sunny summer Sundays. You've gotta love them. And there's nothing better than slipping off into the countryside to find a new National Trust estate to explore. This week? The Vyne, near Basingstoke. Which is home to a fantasy story within a fantasy world of yore. The Vyne is one of the best estates we've visited. … Continue reading The Vyne House
National Trust Free Pass
My recent post about Chartwell House, Bodiam Castle and Scotney Castle was created because all three locations have something in common. They are all National Trust properties. Mrs P and I are National Trust members and are determined to get maximum value for money by visiting as many places as possible during our year of … Continue reading National Trust Free Pass
Come Rain Or Shine
We Brits like to grumble about the weather. To the casual observer, it may seem like a pointless past time. To the meteorologists amongst you, it might seem bizarre. We rarely suffer from hurricanes or other storms more commonly associated with the tropics. The temperature rarely goes above 25 degrees C. It rarely drops more … Continue reading Come Rain Or Shine
National Trust Weekend
Last weekend the National Trust had a special deal going. Free entry into most of their properties. What an absolute bargain. We made the very most of it, on both the Saturday and Sunday. The National Trust is one of my favourite organisations in the world, preserving the historical infrastructure of the country for everyone … Continue reading National Trust Weekend
Through The Keyhole
Many moons ago, we used to sit down and watch Through the Keyhole, to see who's pad the peculiar Lloyd Grossman would trespass through today. It would invariably be someone rich and famous. If they weren't famous, there'd be little point. If they weren't rich, then the homeowner wouldn't allow it. Times have changed - … Continue reading Through The Keyhole
The Mexile 