With FEI World CupTM competitions in Dressage, Show Jumping and Driving, you are guaranteed to witness top class sport which will keep you on the edge of your seat at Olympia, The London International Horse Show. Competition highlights include the high jump of the Puissance, the fast and furious extreme… more
Long before the West had even considered carving pumpkins, Mexico has been honouring the deceased with an annual Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). It’s been going on for 3,000 years, and this year, it will be celebrated in London at Bargehouse. The event, brought to us by… more
Changing at Bank station is about as difficult as daily life gets for many in London, but our city has a long history of disease, crime, poverty, betrayal and death to be proud of (if proud is indeed the right word). Necropolis – London’s Journey of the Dead attempts to… more
Designed by Robert Hooke in 1680, one of the earliest of England’s great Palladian houses, with a massive portico added by Wyatt in 1780. The elaborately plastered Great Hall by James Gibb in 1750 is one of the finest Baroque interiors. Good French and English furniture and paintings – also… more
Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. A true masterpiece of 18th Century Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace delivers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors. Discover the beauty of this World Heritage Site amongst over 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and Formal Gardens. Ride the miniature train to The… more
Moated medieval manor house of 14th century, enlarged in the 16th, and home of the Fiennes family, Lords Saye and Sele. Many medieval rooms survive, including the chapel and a whole suite of remarkably intact Elizabethan interiors. James I slept in the King’s’ chamber, but the castle escaped damage in… more
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/kenilworth-castle/#Right Enjoy a great day out in Warwickshire at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden. One of the largest historic attractions in the West Midlands, the whole family will enjoy exploring the spectacular castle ruins. The ruins are best known as the home of Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen… more
Dark Age Warwick & the Warrior Queen Leamington Spa Pump Rooms – until 11 January 2015 www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms Dark Age Warwick & the Warrior Queen, the popular exhibition on show this summer in St Mary’s Church, Warwick, has now moved to Leamington Spa. It is on show in Leamington Spa Art… more
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built the Five Arrows Hotel near the gates of the main House, to accommodate the craftsmen and architects working on the Manor. Today, the hotel retains much of its original character and charm. There are 16 guest suites, each individually designed and named after various Rothschild… more
Take part in a one of many free walks and talks or learn more about the Manor from rolling films. Available during the main opening season, March – October, Wednesday – Sunday Walks Manor Garden Walk A 45 minute tour of the garden highlights and history with a Garden Guide.… more
