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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.
7 min read


CELEBRATING THE CELTIC FESTIVAL OF BELTAIN AT BUTSER ANCIENT FARM, HAMPSHIRE
A visit to Beltain Festival at Butser Ancient Farm. What to expect, photos and visiting details.
9 min read


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.
7 min read


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.
12 min read


SUTTON HOO: WHERE HISTORY MEETS MYTH
Learn the true story behind the greatest archaeological dig in England - the facts behind the fiction. History, photos, visiting details.
9 min read


UNIQUE, HISTORIC PLACES TO STAY IN ENGLAND FOR THE SLOW TRAVELLER
The finest vintage holiday accomodation for the slow traveller in the UK, from the Victorian to the 1940s. Details, photos and how to book.
7 min read


THE KNIGHTWOOD OAK - QUEEN OF THE NEW FOREST
The largest and oldest oak in the New Forest - photos, its history, how to get there and what else there is to do in the area.
3 min read


EXPLORING HIGHCLERE CASTLE – THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY
Visiting Highclere Castle - what there is to see, the Downton Abbey connection, Egyptian collection. History, photos and visiting details.
14 min read


NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERSHIP - IS IT WORTH IT?
Many people consider whether it is worth it to take out membership - here we look at the pros, cons and costs involved.
7 min read
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