Bird Watching at Slimbridge
On Thursday I had a lovely day out at Slimbridge, the WWT wetland centre not far from home, by the banks of the River Severn. Continue reading
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Camber Sands
I enjoyed an afternoon at the beach last Friday, following my night away in Kent. Before driving home I went to Camber Sands beach. Continue reading
Big Cat Sanctuary
It was fascinating seeing all the big cats up close; realising just how big and powerful some of them are. The cheetahs are my favourite big cats – So sleek and slender, bodies built for speed, and they meow and pur just like our own house cas. Continue reading
Down House: Charles Darwin Family Home
Last Wednesday I went to Charles Darwin’s family home, Down House which is located in the village of Downe – about 3 miles South of Orpington. Continue reading
Tyntesfield
For this week’s National Trust daytrip I visited Tyntesfield, a Victorian era Gothic Revival style house, located a few miles South of Bristol. Continue reading
Basildon Park
On Monday I went on a day trip to Basildon Park, a lovely National Trust property in Lower Basildon, Berkshire. Continue reading
Croft Castle
On Friday I did one of my National Trust day trips, and went to visit Croft Castle and Parkland, a short distance North of Leominster in Herefordshire. Continue reading
Aviation & Family History
Safely back home in Cirencester, I enjoyed sight-seeing on Sunday before I left Surrey. Continue reading
Old Houses and More Animals
Saturday was a lovely Sunny day which, after sitting outside for breakfast, started with a tour of West Horsley Place – the old country house where the BBC comedy series Ghosts was filmed. This was followed by lunch with my cousin Tom at Polesden Lacey, a National Trust property – before a walk in the hills near the cabin and dinner at the local pub. Continue reading
Talking to the Animals
Move over Doctor Dolittle – Fred’s spent the day talking to the animals! Yesterday I spent the day at the British Wildlife Centre in Lingfield, just over 3 miles from East Grinstead. Continue reading