The history of the real Downton Abbey - Highclere Castle near Newbury - is every bit as exciting as the much-loved television series. Not only that, but the real life characters who lived here at Continue reading...
Best Places to Have Afternoon Tea in London – Updated!
There are a lifetime's worth of great places to have afternoon tea in London, each with their own particular charm. In fact, it might have been more appropriate to entitle this piece 'My Favourite Continue reading...
Burghley House – an Elizabethan Castle Like No Other
My eyes struggled to adjust to the dim light as I walked into the cool of Burghley House, a beautiful home in the countryside at Stamford in Lincolnshire, on a summer evening. Corks popped and a glass Continue reading...
Behind the Scenes at Fortnum and Mason
Imagine a store that has everything, from baked beans to diamond bracelets, tea to The Queen's handbags, and candles to the finest lingerie. Come with me on a tour behind the scenes at Fortnum and Continue reading...
Visiting Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is definitely one of my favourite royal palaces in London. Kensington Palace is now home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and several Continue reading...