C2C: Country to Country 2023
Over the weekend I was in London attending the Country to Country festival for the first time since 2019. Continue reading
London
Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall
I enjoyed a day trip to London yesterday, to go and watch the annual Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall. This is the first time I’ve been but it is an annual festive show they do, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and the Royal Choral Society. Continue reading
Down House: The Home of Charles Darwin
I was very impressed with both the house and the gardens, managed by English Heritage (meaning I, as an EH member, got free entry) – With social distancing measures still in place I essentially had most of the rooms to myself. There aren’t many opportunities to stand alone in the study where Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species. Continue reading
Kew Gardens
This week’s road trip took me to Kew Gardens; In the Covid-19 era that meant I had prebooked my ticket last night, for entry between 13:00-13:15. Continue reading
C2C Weekend…Alternative Plans!
Today I drove out of London to visit Hever Castle and Gardens – a 1 hour 15min drive away, in Kent. Continue reading
My 2020 Holidays Are Booked!
With 2020 now well under way I’ve more or less booked all my holidays for the year ahead. Continue reading
Christmas Shopping in London
I left it a bit too late to order what I needed online (I was rather hoping Boris might prorogue Christmas) so when I got up on Saturday morning I made the decision I was going to hit the shops. Continue reading
England, France & Belgium :: Αγγλία, Γαλλία & Βέλγιο
My overland trip to Greece is now under way with the first leg – the first 300 miles – done.
Country to Country 2019
Last weekend was the annual Country to Country festival at the O2 in London, and the 5th consecutive year that I’ve attended. Continue reading
Day Trip to London: Jacob Rees-Mogg and Brexit
During the week I spent an evening in London and went to see Jacob Rees-Mogg in conversation with Spectator editor Fraser Nelson at the London Palladium. Continue reading