200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo
Walmer Castle near Dover is creating new displays and preparing previously untold stories to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, when it re-opens in April. The Battle of Waterloo was...
View ArticleTower of London prepares for Game of Thrones Premiere
Our visitors had a bird’s eye view of preparations for the world premiere of the fifth season of Games of Thrones this week. This view from the Sky Garden at the top of the ‘Walkie Talkie’ in London...
View ArticlePlanning Our 2015 Garden Tours – a sneak preview
I’ve been spending a blissfully therapeutic day looking at photos of some of the well-known and tucked-away gardens we visited on last year’s Garden Tours and planning itineraries for this year. All...
View ArticleLondon Highlights in a Day
London – the best city in the world – well, we would say that, wouldn’t we? There is so much to see and do; two millennia of history to wonder at; our Royal family, the parliamentary system, some of...
View ArticleChauffeured London Highlights – Customized tours for families
For families and those short on time or not comfortable with using public transport, a day visiting the highlights of London with a Blue Badge Tour Guide and travelling by chauffeur-ed vehicle is the...
View ArticleLondon Lumiere 2016
The Mayor of London has welcomed the news that the first Lumiere light festival will be launched in the city in January, taking place over four nights from 14th-17th January 2016. Lumiere London will...
View ArticleToc H in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Talbot House If you have walked past the Toc H hall in Royal Tunbridge Wells and wondered, this may solve the matter. The name is an abbreviation for Talbot House, ‘Toc’ signifying the letter T in the...
View ArticleLondon’s great sporting venues
Our Sport loving visitors from South Africa have enjoyed visiting some of London’s iconic sporting venues this week with tours of Lord’s Cricket Ground, Twickenham Rugby Stadium and Wimbledon which was...
View ArticleThe Chilham Chase – living history event
Having led such a colourful life it came as no surprise that on his death in 1639 Sir Dudley Digges bequeathed a sum of money in his Will to celebrate his birthday every year. Parishes around Chilham...
View ArticleHM The Queen’s 90th Birthday Party Invitation Ballot
HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration event will take place over four nights from 12th – 15th May 2016 in Windsor Castle’s Home Park with members of the Royal Family attending each night, including...
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