Built: completed in the 16th Century Location: Coughton, Alcester B49 5JA History: Coughton Court estate has been owned by the Throckmorton family since 1409. It was acquired through marriage to the De Spinney family, but it was rebuilt by Sir George Throckmorton. Interestingly, the great gatehouse at Coughton was dedicated to King Henry VIII by Throckmorton. This time… Continue reading Going Back in Time: Exploring Coughton Court
Category: Day Trips
5 Most Beautiful Medieval Abbeys in the UK to Visit!
The UK: a country of kings and queens, knights and castles. It is certainly one country that is well known for its ruins and rich history. It has plenty of historical houses, stunning villages and impressive bridges (such as Swarkestone Bridge - I just love it for some reason) and iconic cathedrals. But there’s also… Continue reading 5 Most Beautiful Medieval Abbeys in the UK to Visit!
The Magical World of Harry Potter: Scotland for Harry Potter Fans
For anyone who knows me, they know that I am a huge Harry Potter fan - I even wrote my final essay on it at university, all about how J. K. Rowling underestimates the homophobia in the Harry Potter canon. Harry Potter was my childhood and I love all the happy memories that it has created… Continue reading The Magical World of Harry Potter: Scotland for Harry Potter Fans
Baddesley Clinton: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem in Tudor England
Good morning my lovely readers! This is a rather last minute post I'm afraid, but I'm so excited to share about it. This Friday Luke and I went off on an amazing adventure, it started off at Coughton Court and then there was a last minute decision to visit Baddesley Clinton. Now, at the moment… Continue reading Baddesley Clinton: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem in Tudor England
Packing Essentials For a Day Trip
Is anyone else super organised when it comes to going on a day trip? I know I am, more so then I was a few years ago. How many times have you been caught out in the rain? Perhaps you've been out enjoying the sunshine and then all of a sudden it starts to rain… Continue reading Packing Essentials For a Day Trip
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