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ERDDIG - AN UNUSUAL VISIT TO A STATELY HOME

Erddig is an unusual National Trust “stately home” visit because the emphasis is not upon the “stately” but upon the ordinary working...

A VISIT TO HEELIS, HEAD OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL TRUST

Heelis was built in 2005 as the head office for the UK's largest charity, the National Trust. Located in the midst of all the railway...

CHALKING THE UFFINGTON WHITE HORSE

At least 3,000 years old, the Uffington White Horse on the Wiltshire/Oxfordshire border is the oldest chalk cut figure in the country....

BROCKHAMPTON ESTATE - MEDIEVAL MANOR HOUSE AND GROUNDS

Brockhampton in Herefordshire offers the Slow Traveller a glimpse into the world of the English Manor from the Middle Ages through to the...

A NIGHT BEHIND BARS: SHEPTON MALLET PRISON EXPERIENCE

Shepton Mallet prison closed in 2013 and since then has been open as a heritage site whilst developers wrangle over its future. People...

ROSES AND RUINS: MOTTISFONT ABBEY

A visit to Mottisfont in June will give you the most incredible display of heritage roses in the UK. History, photos and visiting details.

THOMAS HARDY’S BIRTHPLACE – THE QUINTESSENTIAL ENGLISH COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF DORSET

A visit to Thomas Hardy's rural cottage where he grew up. Photos, historical backgroud and visiting details.

NUFFIELD PLACE – THE MODEST ARTS AND CRAFTS HOME OF BRITAIN’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPIST

A visit to this peaceful home of one of the richest men in England. History, photos and visiting details.

THE LAWRENCE OF ARABIA WALKING TRAIL

This 7 mile trail takes in TE Lawrence's house, grave, site of death and military base where he worked. Full directions, photos and history.