Having been a National Trust member for many years, I’ve made it a family mission to visit as many National Trust properties in Surrey and the surrounding counties. What’s not to love? A great day out for the whole family, fresh air, delicious cream teas and a chance to learn …
We came to Frensham on a bright spring morning, parked at the Great Pond and walked down through the pines to the water. Skimmed stones, fed the ducks, wandered the footpaths towards the Little Pond. Two hours later we were back at the car, having seen only a fraction of …
I had to look up the meaning of arboretum. For those who are ignorant like me, an arboretum is a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees. More commonly a modern arboretum is a botanical garden containing living collections of woody plants. So when we woke up one dry Sunday morning, …
Have you ever fantasised what your dream home might look like? I’ve always veered toward the traditional – something out of a Jane Austen novel; think hidden nooks, shelves filled with books, walled gardens and wildflowers. Well, I no longer have to imagine, because since visiting Bateman’s National Trust in …
*updated July 2020 When did our love of the National Trust start? The first Christmas after Monkey was born back in 2011, my parents kindly brought us a National Trust annual pass and it was one of the best presents we have ever been given. After excitedly flicking through the …
‘A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted’ Sir Winston Churchill There are many National Trust sites and properties that we visit on a regular basis, but if I was forced to pick a favourite, then Chartwell National Trust would definitely be in the top spot. Why? Winston Churchill’s …