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Charlecote Park – A Place of Surprising Treasures

Charlecote Park – A Place of Surprising Treasures

Sarah and I spent the weekend in Bournemouth, primarily help my brother move to a new flat. We at least managed a quick visit to the beach! However, our weekend was over all too soon and it was soon time to head back up to Stockport. We like to break our journeys with visits to various National Trust properties and on this occasion we chose Charlecote Park near to Stratford-upon-Avon. This includes a twelfth century house with family portraits, Victorian…

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Sizergh Castle – Beautiful medieval house, rich gardens and estate

Sizergh Castle – Beautiful medieval house, rich gardens and estate

It had been a fabulous birthday. However, all too soon it was coming to an end. At least however, we could prolong it a little longer with a visit to Sizergh Castle on the way back. Pottering around a National Trust property was ideal for Sarah, since she was struggling with blisters following our Wray Castle visit and in particular the Cat Bells walk on the previous days. So, after one last stroll around Keswick we set off for Kendal….

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Wray Castle – On the Shores of Lake Windermere

Wray Castle – On the Shores of Lake Windermere

Sarah and I enjoy short-weekend breaks away on our birthdays. And this one in September was for mine. Sarah had chosen a B&B in Keswick. So, what better way to start the weekend with a visit to Wray Castle on the way up? 🙂 You can arrive at Wray Castle by car. However, the car park is small so arriving by bus or boat is advised. A boat trip sounded like it would add to the adventure! We arrived at Ambleside’s Waterhead…

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Croft Castle – 1000 Years of Power, Politics and Pleasure

Croft Castle – 1000 Years of Power, Politics and Pleasure

Having enjoyed a few days in the Brecon Beacons celebrating Sarah’s birthday it was time to head home. We had visited Tredegar House and walked from Porth Yr Ogof,  there was however still enough time to pop in and visit Croft Castle on the journey back. Croft Castle and Parkland is near to Leominster. It is described as an ‘ancient and secluded estate set amidst the rolling hills in the Welsh Marches’ and there are a number of walks for…

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Tredegar House – Plus Bryn Bach and Merthyr Tydfil

Tredegar House – Plus Bryn Bach and Merthyr Tydfil

This was a weekend away to celebrate Sarah’s birthday. And we began with a Parkrun and a visit to Tredegar House. We were staying at Pentre Bach on the edge of Merthyr Tydfil. This wasn’t too far from the town of Tredegar, and there is a Parkrun there. We decided to join in. Bryn Bach Parkrun takes place in the stunning surroundings of Parc Bryn Bach. And at over 1000 feet above sea level it was certainly the highest Parkrun…

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