Parc Sama
Parc Sama is a historic garden near Cambrils in Catalunya, Spain which retains much of the charm of its creation in 1881. The house here and the surrounding land was the summer residence of Salvador Sama and he wanted it … Continue readingParc Sama
Felbrigg Hall
Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, England is a stately home packed with lived-in charm which is operated by the National Trust. The current house dates back to 1620 but has been greatly added to over the years. A number of interesting … Continue readingFelbrigg Hall
Brimham Rocks
Brimham Rocks is a beautiful National Trust site in the Yorkshire Dales, not far from Harrogate. The rock formations on Brimham Moor have weathered over the years into all kinds of impressive shapes, with many rocks left ‘balancing’ on top … Continue readingBrimham Rocks
Basilica Cistern, Istanbul
Basilica Cistern is a former underground water storage area in Istanbul. Today it’s a tourist attraction where you can enjoy live music concerts and see just how ingenious the Byzantines really were. There are over 300 columns inside the cistern … Continue readingBasilica Cistern, Istanbul
RHS Harlow Carr
Harlow Carr is an attractive Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) garden in Harrogate, Yorkshire. It started life as a Botanical Gardens back in 1950 but was originally the grounds of a hotel and Spa. The whole site covers 58 acres and … Continue readingRHS Harlow Carr
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace, just outside London, is one of Britain’s most important historic houses. It’s best known as the preferred palace of King Henry VIII and his various wives but has served many Kings and Queens over the years. The … Continue readingHampton Court Palace
Longleat House & Safari Park
Longleat is a stately home in Wiltshire with its own safari park, zoo, mini railway and adventure playground. The house is still owned by the same family that built it in the 16th Century, but around 50 years ago, the … Continue readingLongleat House & Safari Park
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire, England stands in an elevated location and dominates the surrounding city. It is an active place of worship which balances well the needs of a modern congregation whilst embracing the history of the surrounding building. There has been … Continue readingLichfield Cathedral
Choco-Story Museum, Bruges
Choco-Story is an attraction in Bruges which tells the story of Belgian chocolate making over the years. The museum is located inside one of the city’s tallest historic buildings, dating back to 1480. You make your way on a journey … Continue readingChoco-Story Museum, Bruges
View From The Shard
The Shard is currently the tallest building in the European Union, standing just over 1000 feet high above London Bridge station. As one of the newer additions to London’s skyline, a viewing gallery was built-in covering the top floors of … Continue readingView From The Shard