Birthday surprise in London – The Ivy and Laver Cup
Celebrating with a birthday surprise in London with brunch at The Ivy and an afternoon session at the O2 for tennis’ Laver Cup
Days out
Days out, events, trips and places to visit mostly in the UK, on Bubbablue and me
Hardwick Hall and Gardens National Trust
Visit to National Trust’s Hardwick Hall and gardens, during the Bess of Hardwick Unframing the Family exhibition
Visiting Kirby Hall ruins
If you love ruins, try a visit to Kirby Hall just outside Corby, English Heritage ruins with a few state rooms you can explore.
Knaresborough Castle and Courtyard Museum
Visiting Knaresborough Castle, the Courtyard Museum, and a viewpoint for the Knaresborough viaduct, and a Sunday in the town
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens
Visiting National Trust’s Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal water gardens, for dramatic ruins and serene water gardens
Ripley Castle estate and tour
Visiting the Ripley Castle estate and village, enjoying the gardens and doing a Ripley castle tour
Harrogate Royal Pump Room Museum
Visiting the Royal Pump Room Museum in Harrogate learning about how the discovered springs created the spa town
Eating out in Harrogate
Short reviews of different places I went eating out in Harrogate, North Yorkshire while on a long weekend break
Heart of England Forest Garden of Heroes and Villains sculptures
Visiting the Heart of England Forest for their charity day Garden of Heroes and Villains for a walk around the bronze character sculptures
A day at Wimbledon and Wimbledon Museum
Sharing a day out at Wimbledon including exploring the Wimbledon Museum, and a new experience on Court 2
Weekend in Scarborough and Royal Hotel Scarborough review
A dance weekend in Scarborough Yorkshire, and review of a stay in the Royal Hotel Scarborough
