By definition, a palace is a royal residence, primarily accommodating a monarch, so it is a given that the United Kingdom is abundant with palaces most notably Buckingham Palace. But there are many other official royal palaces across the country that continue to house The Queen at various times over the years. Here is a …
Berwick-upon-Tweed is the northernmost town in England and has therefore been a strategically important settlement since the Kingdom of Northumbria in the 7th-10th centuries. As such, the town has plenty of tourist attractions for you to see on your next day trip:
In this edition of Pretty Places we visit North Yorkshire’s spa town of Harrogate – a hilly tourist destination with plenty of historic charm and beautiful architecture. This post looks at some of the top reasons to visit Harrogate, whether as a day trip or short holiday.
Having already waxed lyrical about her thatched holiday home, we thought it was time to dedicate a post to children’s wear designer Victoria Roper-Curzon’s London Home. With its maximalist decor and fairytale colour scheme, there doesn’t seem to be a corner of the Acton home that doesn’t feature inspiring design. Here is a closer look:
Kensington Palace is one of the British Royal Family’s many official residences including state rooms open to the public and various private apartments occupied by numerous members of the family and their staff. Here’s a look around:
Mary Berry’s impressively long career in cooking reached its zenith this decade with her role as a judge on the infamous Great British Bake Off. Since then interest in the octogenarian has increased, particularly in regards to her kitchen and home life. Here is a look back at Mary Berry’s House History…
However unwanted the fame must have been for an ordinary middle-class family, Kate Middleton was shuttled into global fame in 2011 when she married the 3rd-in-line to the throne, Prince William. Before marrying she and her sister lived in a Chelsea flat, which has since been listed for sale for just below £2 million – …
The Tudor time period brought a myriad of architectural styles and advances in building but is best remembered for the black and white half-timbered ‘post-and-beam’ construction that peppers European landscapes, particularly in England. Here is a look at one such example of a Tudor House: Bramhall Hall.
Who can resist a quaint village market street? With swing signs, florals and a hodge-podge of architectural styles, this high street in the town of Prestbury in Cheshire is a stereotypical snapshot of the timeless charm of a preserved English village centre. Here’s a closer look at this quaint village:
If ever there was a plant so intrinsically linked with English architecture, it is ivy. Abundantly green and voracious, ivy can climb and cover walls like no other climber, making it perfect for covering any ugly walls or fences. This traditional English pub in the heat of a village goes all out and shows the …
Balmoral Castle is The Queen’s private summer residence, which is frequented every year from July to October. Owned by the royal family for over 170 years, the estate is a large-scale sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Scottish countryside. Here is a look at Balmoral Castle:
There is something so iconic about the symmetrical Georgian cottage with its four windows, central front door, picket gate and lush front garden. The Box Tree House combines all the requisite elements to achieve the English Cottage look.
