Nestled in the hills above Cardigan Bay, Plas yn Rhiw is a gorgeous manor house with stunning views. Brought in 1938, it was restored by the three Keating sisters Plas yn Rhiw is a 17th-century house with Georgian additions. The real highlight for us though, were the beautiful gardens. ... READ MORE »
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Autumn at Erddig | photo walk
I love this time of year when the temperatures cool and the trees begin to burst with colour. This weekend I managed to join a photography walk around Erddig, and it was wonderful to get out and enjoy taking a little time with just my camera. ... READ MORE »
Exploring Kendleston Hall
Kendleston is a stone-built medieval hall, set in the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire. With over 800 acres to explore, there is plenty of room to stretch your legs and with 4 different recommended routes with varying lengths, you can pick whichever suits your needs most. You can take ... READ MORE »
Christmas Trees at Chirk Castle
This will be my last Christmas throwback I promise. Chirk Castle is one of our favourite places and each year we always make an effort to go along and see their Christmas trees, which is exactly what we did last month. In the gardens, the same Percy the Park Keeper trail we enjoyed at Erddig ... READ MORE »
Erddig Christmas Trail | 2021
A little throwback to last month when we went along to the Percy the Park Keeper trail at Erddig. ... READ MORE »
Biddulph Grange Gardens
When at a loose end, we often take a browse at the National Trust app to find new places to explore which is exactly how we first discovered Biddulph Grange Gardens. Since that first time. we have visited in both the winter and the summer and without a doubt, there is something new in every ... READ MORE »
Eskdale Camping – a family friendly site
A few weeks ago, we headed up north to the Western Lakes for a weekend away with friends. Each year, a group of us all pack our kids and our kit into the car and meet up for a weekend of camping. It's easily one of our summer highlights as we love the simplicity of camping while catching up with ... READ MORE »