Being the financial capital of India, Mumbai has been constantly pacing into the future. A typical…
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Scotney Castle Gardens, Kent, offers more than you think
When you visit old houses, do you wonder about the people who lived in them? During…
Standen House and Gardens – A glimpse into a more relaxed way of life
Art historian Abigail Harrison-Moore recently called Standen one of the most charming examples of Arts and…
Canterbury Comes Alive for Three Weeks of Culture, Creativity & Curiosity
There is something rather fitting about holding a major arts festival in Canterbury. This is a…
Windmill Hill Mill – A restoration challenge
Not far from its better-known neighbour, Herstmonceux Castle, is Windmill Hill Mill. This mill has existed…
Tudor Life Comes Alive at Penshurst Place, Kent, This September
If you’ve ever wandered around Penshurst Place, Kent and wondered what life was really like here…
Balconies have now become fibreglass cages – Out with the old, in with the new
As a five-year-old boy I spent many hours sitting in a wooden balcony with my maternal…
Jousting & Falconry on Bank Holiday Weekend – Head to Hever Castle
There are plenty of places in Kent where you can spend a Bank Holiday, but if…
West Sussex in Summer: Why You Don’t Need a Passport for a Great Escape
There comes a point every summer when the passport quietly retreats to the back of the…
Polegate Windmill – Plan a Sunday visit to this historic structure
P Tucked away just off the main road from Eastbourne and before the Polegate junction, is…