Interesting Places and Scenic Enchantment
Broughton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in the village of Broughton, which is near Banbury in Oxfordshire, England. It is the home of the Fiennes family, Barons Saye, and Sele. The ownership of the castle has remained in the same family since 1447. The gardens are open to the public on various days … Read more
The Royal Air Force Museum London is located on the former Hendon Aerodrome, in North London’s Borough of Barnet. It includes five buildings and hangars showing the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force. Watch the video: This video of our visit to the Royal Air Force Museum London was recorded on Thursday 20 … Read more
Garden Designer, Alison Green, has turned two acres of virgin land into a vibrant garden. In 1999 it was just rough grass, now the sloping south-facing garden is divided into different levels using yew hedging to create distinct garden rooms, each with its own dominant colour and style. Watch the video: Address: Enfield EN2 9BB … Read more
Situated on the English-Welsh border near Leominster, Croft is a quiet, ancient place steeped in British history and politics with a picturesque castle and medieval parkland re-fashioned during the 18th century. Watch the video: This video of Croft Castle was recorded on Tuesday 7 March 2023 with a DJI Pocket 2 camera. Below are some … Read more
The remains of Chedworth Roman Villa are in a beautiful Cotswold valley at Yanworth, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. The visitor can view extensive in-situ mosaics, two bath-houses, and a water shrine. There is also a small Victorian museum, displaying finds and objects discovered at the villa. Watch the video: Recorded on Monday 6 March 2023 … Read more
We explore Henry Moore’s iconic sculptures in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside at the artist’s former home, studios, and sculpture gardens. Henry Spencer Moore (1898-1986) was one of the most important British artists of the twentieth century and arguably the most internationally celebrated sculptor of the period. He is renowned for his semi-abstract monumental bronzes, which … Read more
Bourton House Garden is in Bourton on the Hill, Gloucestershire. It features luxuriant terraces and wide herbaceous borders with stunning plant, texture, and colour combinations. There is a topiary walk, a White Garden, and several spring-fed water features including a raised basket pond from the Great Exhibition of 1851. The garden is open from Tuesday … Read more
Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace is notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill. Watch the video: Recorded on 22 July … Read more
Knebworth House is an English country house in the parish of Knebworth in Hertfordshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building. Its gardens are also listed as Grade II on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Watch the video: These chapter links will open the video on YouTube.00:00 Rose garden and house exterior.02:52 … Read more
Thoresby Hall has been in the Warner group for 20 years. It is one of Nottinghamshire’s most important houses where Thoresby’s original features are still enjoyed by Warner’s guests today. There are deep armchairs in the vaulted splendour of the Great Hall, and the house’s broad terrace overlooks a croquet lawn and acres of classic … Read more