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: Travel
5 Things Travel Has Taught me
There are so many quotes out there about how travel is the greatest teacher. The people you meet, the places you see, these are experiences that you would never had if you just stay at home. You go away to somewhere that you've never been before, and you come back home with exciting stories, all… Continue reading 5 Things Travel Has Taught me
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!
How to Start a Travel Savings Account
Have you been dreaming of going away on the most perfect trip ever? A lot of people have recently been asked to stay home to save lives - some might think that they are stuck at home but this time is so important for the success of our future. This time is the perfect time… Continue reading How to Start a Travel Savings Account
Castle Rising – Castle Review
Morning all! I hope you are having a great weekend! I'm super excited to share this guest post from the lovely Mairead (you can find out more about here in the author bio at the bottom). This post was such a pleasure to read, I've never been to Castle Rising, but it just looks absolutely… Continue reading Castle Rising – Castle Review
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