Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate of one of England’s grandest mansions, Audley End. Whether you’re exploring the servants wing, state rooms, stables, kitchen garden or ...

1066 was a turbulent year for England. King Edward the Confessor died on 5 January leaving no direct heirs and the country threatened with invasion by two rival claimants, Harald Hardrada, King of ...

Harold, by contrast, had just won a hard-fought battle at Stamford Bridge, near York, where he had defeated another claimant to the English throne, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, on 25 September.

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman army of Duke William of Normandy and an English army under King Harold. It lasted all day, and was exceptionally bloody even by ...

Salisbury is the nearest train station. There is a direct line from London Waterloo which takes around 1h30m. From Salisbury you can take a taxi from the station (12 miles/19 km) or take the ...

Richard was the eldest of eight children born to the 3rd Baron Braybrooke and his wife, Jane. He spent his early childhood with his four brothers and three sisters at Audley End House in Essex, a ...

Cross the dramatic causeway to reach the island of Lindisfarne, on a journey that will stay in your memory forever. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient monks who built their priory here nearly ...

This simple Norman church in Gloucestershire, remote from the village it once served, has the oldest timber roof of any building in England. Its greatest glory, however, comes from having some of the ...

Witley Court is currently closed due to essential maintenance. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused. Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JT ...

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