This little church was not part of our original plans; we just happened to be passing by and decided to stop and take a look. Inside, the church was really lovely and had a similar layout to most other churches. The stained glass windows were particularly beautiful. We spent about 15-20 minutes exploring the church and admiring the stunning architecture.
This charming church dates back to the 10th or 11th century and is a surviving Anglo-Saxon building. It is Grade I listed.
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This was another place I had wanted to visit for years, but I could never figure out how to get there. I tried different ways to reach it, but I couldn't work out the footpath. While I was in St Albans for the day, I took another look at how to get to the old Gorhambury House. After checking the English Heritage site, I realized I needed to follow the footpath from the old Roman ruins.
I parked my car and walked to the entry point. I went through the gate and walked 2.2 miles up a slight hill. It was definitely worth it once I reached the top! While walking up, I passed several other people doing the same thing. Once we got to the top, we stopped to look around the old Tudor house and then sat on a bench to eat some lunch before making the 2.2-mile journey back down the hill (at least it was all downhill).
This little hidden gem was constructed between 1563 and 1568 by the Lord Keeper. The house showcases what a Tudor house with cutting-edge design would have looked like. This is just a small part of a massive estate; the remaining building has been left to crumble, offering a glimpse of what it might have looked in the heyday
This was my second visit to Greenwich, and this time I explored the Royal Observatory. Wow, this place is amazing! There is so much interesting stuff inside, and it was fascinating to see some old phones that I used when I was growing up. The highlight for me was definitely the telescope.
The observatory also has the Meridian Line, which I had never seen before until I visited. It was sad to learn that the observatory will be closing for two years in November for a £77 million revamp and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2028. Thankfully, the day I went wasn’t too busy, so I was able to enjoy the museum. The admission fee was £24.
The Royal Observatory was founded in 1675 by King Charles II, and it became a museum in the mid-20th century.
I have wanted to visit this windmill for a long time after seeing a friend of mine go there. Recently, I happened to be in Margate, so I decided to check out the mill. We parked and walked over to it, and to my surprise, admission was free since it was Heritage Open Day. Our guide, who took us around the mill, was extremely lovely and informative when explaining things to us about what was happening in the mill.
This is an old smock mill that is grade II listed, and it was built in 1845. Back in 1965, the mill faced demolition threats. It was used to grind flour, and when it was built, it was one of three mills constructed in the area. Draper Mill relied on wind power until 1916, after which it used a gas engine until 1930. In 1968, Kent County Council restored the mill between 1969 and 1975.
This little church was not part of our original plans; we just happened to be passing by and decided to stop and take a look. Inside, the ch...
