Why is it that water lilies fascinate us so much? Perhaps it’s because they are like people: they worship the sun. Perhaps it’s because they float serenely and effortlessly on ponds and lakes, giving those looking on a sense of
One thing we did enjoy though, were the flowers underfoot. Between Magdelene Street and Northampton Street there are – apparently – 600 brass flowers set into the pavement. There are four types of bronze flowers, each one representing designs of flowers on the buildings and railings of colleges around Cambridge.
All successful partnerships are based on finding a common interest. Mary Manley was a book lover. Her husband Stuart was a train enthusiast. Together they made a success of it by setting up a second-hand book shop in a former
Kent is known as the garden of England, so we thought we’d take a trip there to visit a few of them.
Dutchmen Piet Oudolf is a big name in contemporary gardening. He’s enjoyed high profile commissions such as the Olympic Park in London and Millennium Park in Chicago, to name but a few. Why then, can you visit one of his
Sometimes it is not the grandest or most famous gardens that leave the best impressions. Small, intimate gardens can create a lasting sense of intimacy, balance and location that stay with you for a long time. One such garden is
Here are our thoughts on what makes a good beach – Sand – I know there are those out there that love the character of pebbles, but you just can’t beat a good sand beach. It’s not just that it
Staithes- a picturesque coastal village on the Cleveland way
Greenwich is – quite literally – where time began. It’s home to the Royal Observatory (which first established the meridian line and Greenwich Mean Time). The Royal observatory can be reached by a short uphill walk through Greenwich park. Today
It’s a 15 minute stroll from the national trust car park down to Kynance Cove on the Lizard Penninsula. Despite the remote location you will find a fabulous little cafe with outside seating and of course the views are spectacular