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Burton Agnes Hall
We live in Scarborough and visited this beautiful home. It really was fantastic, steeped in history both old and new. It was the best day we had in ages and many thanks to you all.Thornton Manor
My beautiful niece Laura married Darren on Friday at the Manor, and I have to say what a spectacular setting and most enjoyable day it was. The grounds and surroundings where we had the wedding breakfast were simply quite breathtaking. I think the settings are very special, thanks to all the staff at the Manor who obviously worked incredibly hard to ensure it was a most memorable day. It was wonderful and thanks once again.Highclere Castle
I have visited the castle several times. The interior is worth visiting, and the grounds are beautiful all year round. They also do lovely cream teas. When the castle has craft fairs I always try to go as they are always worth a visit. As a child I was lucky enough to live in Highclere so I grew up learning the castle history. I would thoroughly recommend visiting the castle and also Highclere Church.Ripley Castle
I was best man for a wedding at Ripley Castle in 2003. As a guest the food, service, staff and setting were wonderful. In fact it was so wonderful that we had our own wedding at Ripley Castle just three weeks ago. Everything about Ripley is perfect, the best food, very friendly staff and a stunning backdrop. It is one of the finest places in England.Knowsley Hall
My mother and I had a tour of the hall on one of its open days mainly because we wanted to see where both my grandmothers had worked. The tour was very enjoyable and informative, if a bit quick. I would have loved to stroll around at my own pace and have tea in the gardens. I know it is wishful thinking but maybe a thought to be considered.Fitzroy House
I found Fitzroy house a fascinating property with style. I particularly liked the original artefacts that were around in the late 1950's, giving a very useful flavour of the times.Warwick Castle
What a waste of time it was, we parked in the car park not realising that there was a long uphill walk to the castle. That was not good for my eighty four year old mother-in-law. We then looked at the queue for the tickets, and saw that it would cost nearly £60 for three of us and not £40 as shown on the website. I then had the long walk back to get the car to pick up the shattered in law. This was poor signage; I would have dropped them off had I known. I didn’t know what the entrance fee was in the car park, and it was all poorly organised.Belvoir Castle
I went to Belvoir castle on Thursday with my family including two grandchildren. We thought they might find it a little boring but we were wrong. On paying to get in we purchased two quiz books for the children each for different age groups. The kids loved filling out the answers as they went round the castle. It kept them interested and was very educational, what a good idea. We had a lovely day and it passed too quickly, the gardens are beautiful and the kids loved the woodland walk.Chillingham Castle & Gardens
I visited Chillingham for the second time in June, 2007. It is a fascinating place, and gives you a little more of an idea what living in a castle like this must have been like. The dungeons and torture chamber are certainly not for the faint-hearted, but is a good reminder of man’s nastier side! This castle is highly recommended.Tyntesfield
We visited this lovely house and found it utterly charming. The volunteers in each room were well informed and very helpful and answered all our questions well. The house itself is great and nearly every room on the ground floor is open, it will be fantastic when they can finally open the rooms upstairs as well. I loved the slightly distressed effect of the original furnishings, a lovely change from the reproduction stuff you normally get in these places, and you can tell it is a much loved family home. The grounds are a lot larger than I had expected and the walled kitchen garden didn't disappoint despite the long walk to them. All in all a wonderful day out and well worth what looks like a hefty price tag for the entry, but please don't let this put you off seeing the place, you won't be disappointed.Charlton Park House
Thank you for inviting Womad to your beautiful estate. Despite the bad weather we had a wonderful time, but felt a bit guilty about leaving your ground in such a terrible state. We hope they are back to normal soon, and this does not put you off staging such a wonderful event in the future. Once again thank you for sharing such a special weekend with so many people. With kindest regards and respect for your tolerance.Craigdarroch House
Well all I can say is I called in today Thursday 26th July and was given a very interesting tour of the House by Mrs Sykes. All very interesting and a rather fine building.Carlton Hall
My husband and I tried to visit Carlton Hall on a Wednesday afternoon in 2007. We had great difficulty in finding the property as there were no signs, and nothing outside to say where it was located. When we did figure out which building it was, it looked all shut up and there was nothing to say what it was, and whether it was open. So, after making a journey with a purpose we had to turn around and go back home. It was a wasted holiday for us.Wrest Park
I was born in Silsoe sixty years ago, and Wrest Park was my childhood playground. Last week I visited Wrest Park again and was delighted to find it has retained its charm and wonderful gardens. I was a bit disappointed to find the area to the left of the Chinese Bridge was overgrown, my husband proposed to me on this bridge thirty one years ago. The conservatory at the end of the mansion was also very overgrown. Apart from that the lawns and the gardens were well kept. I would like to see English heritage offer this beautiful house and grounds for a wedding venue, it would be superb. Also the Orangery could offer much more than what is made available.Cwmmau Farmhouse
I can give a first hand recommendation on Cwmmau Farmhouse because I was evacuated during the war from the age of three to eleven. I was actually adopted by the people who owned Cwmmau, George and Ianthe Menges. My maiden name was Polly Menges. The house is beautiful and well decorated inside. The gardens also are lovely, and I would thoroughly recommend a visit.Halangy Down Ancient Village
I greatly enjoyed my visit to Halangy Down, although the weather stopped me from enjoying it to the fullest. A Romano-British village isn't the same in thunder and lightning after all. I would also recommend to people who are interested in the site to visit the museum, where you will find from the many archaeological digs, a large collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts including a well preserved scarab bracelet.Ragley Hall
It seems as though Ragley have taken note of the previous comment regarding guided tours. I visited with my children and my parents and the tour was thoroughly enjoyable and very informative. What's more the younger members of my party were able to enjoy the Adventure Wood for literally hours! Overall an excellent full day out!Craigdarroch House
A beautiful house in a wonderful setting. The tour was excellent and Mrs Sykes informative and helpful. Thoroughly recommended.Knowsley Hall
Knowsley Hall was a lovely setting for the Knowsley Musical Festival yesterday. However, I feel that as a parent and a low income earner, that my family and I were discriminated against as a result and the event was marred by the organisers who, in my opinion have "cashed in" on the venue. I was not allowed to feed my children, unless I purchased food from the organised trailers, as my own nutritious, planned and saved up for packed lunch was barred from entering the festival with us. Parking was badly organised and we left early to avoid being bogged down in the field. Predictive rainfall should have pre-empted better facilities. Costly to my family, six of us, although we enjoyed the bands, but not the added insult of £2 for a bottle of coke and £1.50 per cup of tea. It is a shame that although the charity linked to this event will benefit, I feel, that it would have been AS beneficial, if future festivals are to be supported; if the next one allowed food in, so that a choice could be made. The provision of sufficient bins to dispose of litter and planned car parking to a standard that would at least enable easy entrance and exit if the weather was erratic. Standing all day with hungry children, in the rain is no joy, sinking into mud, and unable to sit unless we paid £60 for plastic inflatables is reprehensible conduct by the organisers and affiliates. To add insult to injury, a spring on my husbands car broke while trying to exit the sodden field. I can certainly say it was an experience and the winning factor was "Madness", how appropriate.Borde Hill Garden, Park & Woodland
Borde Hill Gardens have always been high on our list of favourite gardens in the South East of England. We have in the past visited at least once a year and have always had a very enjoyable time. However this year’s visit was not an enjoyable experience. The garden has gone downhill dramatically in the last 12 months. Apart from cutting the grass little maintenance has been carried out. The flower beds are scruffy and unattended. Weeds are rife and dead plants are left to rot. We shall not visit again.Write A Review
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