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…

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…

School Holiday Ideas: Dinosaurs, Pirates & Woodland Adventures in Kent

Six weeks of family activities, interactive experiences and outdoor fun for school holidays included with standard…

Nymans – The Art of Illusion

No matter how many times I visit Nymans the house and gardens always offer something different,…

400-year-old Mystery Portrait Features in New Penshurst Place Exhibition

A centuries-old painting at Penshurst Place takes centre stage this spring as a new exhibition, ‘Who…

Sussex National Trust Properties at Christmas

By Lyn Funnell Some National Trust properties and gardens have a Christmas theme and we visited…

Kent National Trust Properties at Christmas

By Lyn Funnell Some National Trust properties and gardens have a Christmas theme and we visited…

Jane Wilson’s Favourite Article of the Year: West Sussex, Where It All Happens

Chichester, Cowdray and country pubs, a sculpture park and the South Downs Way, even racing cars,…