Colchester, once the capital of Britain in Roman times and granted city status in 2022, offered us plenty of interesting, varied and historical features to explore.

St Mary’s House, Bramber what a place to visit.  You will never see anything quite like it.  Where to start, as there is so much history to see in this very unique Medieval timber-framed house that many, many,

We had a nice drive through some of the Chilterns and through Henley-on-Thames and over the river.  A very pretty town indeed.  On arrival at Greys Court; a 16th century mansion, with some Tudor history,

Tulley’s is an amazing place to see many 1,000’s of tulips planted in rows in 2 big fields and masses of huge tubs of varying sizes, shapes and heights around the site.

Our trip to Broadstairs was a good day out. We were dropped right beside the food fair, set on a concrete area overlooking the beach. The weather was dry with a hint of sun and a light breeze—perfect for exploring. 

Sissinghurst is always worth a visit in the spring.  The guide greeted us at the coach and handed out maps of the grounds; very handy for those who like to explore the grounds,  varying distances too around the natural lakes.

Stepping off the coach, our adventure began with a short stroll along a bark‑chip pathway leading to the roadside crossing. Two friendly marshals in orange hi‑viz gear were waiting to guide us safely across— a sign of how well‑organised the whole visit would be.