English Castles left to see
With so much already seen, it would appear we're running out of things we
want to see. However, we've frequently made the mistake of picking up
brochures as we stop for a roadside break or hearing about someone else's great
adventure and the list grows. The brochures, scraps of paper with names of
places and other "must-see" ideas litter my desk and I thought it
easiest to consolidate them here since we're already sharing so much of our time
here with all of you. These are in no particular order.
| Donington Le Heath Manor House
Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 2FW
www.leics.gov.uk/museums |
See how people lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in
this 13th century house. |
| Framlingham Castle Visitor's Centre |
See the Beautiful clothing from English Heritage May 2008
magazine :-) |
| Stokesay Castle in Shropshire - English Heritage Site |
Castle & manorhouse that remains virtually unchanged for
800 years. Features medieval staircase with moulded handrail and
steps made from whole treetrunks |
| Walmer Castle & Gardens |
Once home to the Duke of Wellington and later a destination
for the Queen Mother. Garden was presented to the Queen Mother on
her 95th Birthday. |
| Dover Castle |
2nd World War Tunnels` |
| Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ (National
Trust) & Stainsby Mill |
Spectacular hall built by Bess of Hardwick, Elizabethan
England's second richest woman. See Europe's finest collection of
16th and 17th century embroideries and tapestries. Visit the Stone
Centre to learn about the traditional craft of stonemasonry which is still
practiced at Hardwick. Enjoy the redesigned and planted herb garden.
At the milll, see the fully functioning water-powered mill with 17'
iron waterwheel. Listen to how flour has been milled at the Hardwick
estate since the 13th century. Buy freshly milled flour to make your
own bread. |
| Shugborough Historic Estate, Shugborough, Nr. Stafford ST17
0XB |
Home of the Earls of Lichfield. Complete working
historic estate. |
