Today’s picture of the day is of Eaton Park Bandstand and Pavilion in Norfolk. It is conveniently situated just 2 miles from the centre of Norwich on the south side of Eaton Park. It dates back to 1928 and has recently undergone restoration in the £2.5 million Eaton Park project. Also included within the building is a welcoming and authentic tea room.
Fraser Suites Edinburgh marks an important landmark for its parent company Frasers Hospitality, offering a stunning new unique style of luxury accommodation in an enviable Edinburgh city centre location. Located over seven floors in a restored landmark, Grade B Listed building, Fraser Suites Edinburgh blends jaw-dropping Victorian opulence with super-stylish contemporary cool. Seventy-five individual styled bedrooms – including four themed suites – provide guests with the ultimate in comfort and sophistication. The rooms even provide kitchen amenities, offering all the facilities of a hotel whilst maintaining the comfort of home. Published room rates start at £295 – although promotional rates are regularly available from £105.
Today’s picture of the day is of Goodwood Racehouse in West Sussex. It is a stunning course located at the top South Downs and enjoys wonderful views of Chichester and the picturesque Isle of Wight. The course enjoys over 20 days of racing each year and racing dates back to 1802. The most popular event on the calendar is the July festival also known as Glorious Goodwood. There are ample catering facilities onsite.
Join food historian Marianne Gray PhD in the Service Wing of Audley End House & Gardens on 24th February 2010 for an exclusive cookery talk and demonstration in celebration of the return of Mrs Crowcombe’s cookbook to Audley. Learn about the newly interpreted Victorian kitchens and watch as she recreates some of Mrs Crowcombe’s original recipes using the traditional cooking techniques of the period. Tickets cost £15 and include a recipe card, handed out during the event for you to take home, and light refreshments. Spaces are limited so don’t miss out!
The Creggans Inn on Loch Fyneside in Argyll has won a second AA rosette for the quality of its food. The inn already had a single rosette, and both chef Gordon Smillie and owners Archie and Gill MacLellan are delighted at the award of a second. They offer a five-course meal, typically starting with canapés followed by a choice of starter (Hand-dived Loch Fyne scallops with soft herb salad, parsley oil and crispy artichokes is often on the menu). The main, preceded by a soup course, might be roast loin of Scotch lamb with rosemary braised potatoes, roast shallots, butternut squash puree and a port and basil jus, or baked fillet of halibut with a fennel and citrus crumb on a fine vegetable, fennel and new potato sauce. And dessert might be Vacherin of strawberries with lemon and lime cream, or dark chocolate and coffee torte with home-made fresh mint ice-cream. It makes you hungry just writing about it!
Today’s picture of the day is of the City Art Centre in Edinburgh. It is conveniently situated in the heart of Edinburgh and consists of six exhibition centres. It offers an excellent collection of Scottish are and hosts many temporary exhibitions which range from contemporary art to rare antiques. Admission is completely free but expect a small charge for visiting major exhibitions.
Today’s picture of the day is The Faerie Glen on the Isle of Skye. It is situated within easy reach of the main road from Portree. As the road approaches Faerie Glen you are met with the stunning Tolkienesque hillocks which dominate the skyline. On arrival at the Glen you will find a fascinating stone circle and a pretty brook which is an ideal location for a family picnic.
Galloway Forest Park in the South West of Scotland was named last week as the first Dark Sky Park in the United Kingdom. The prestigious award, announced by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), confirms Galloway as being one of the best places for stargazing in the world. It has long been a favourite destination for astronomists and amateur stargazers thanks to the limited number of buildings within the forest park’s boundary ensuring light pollution is kept to a minimum.
Hidden away in the South West of Scotland, Galloway Forest Park was established in 1947 and is the largest of its kind in the UK, covering 300 square miles. The Forest Park is managed by Forestry Commission Scotland and welcomes around 850,000 visitors each year.
Today’s picture of the day is of Hedingham Castle in Essex. It dates back to 1140 and was built by the Earls of Oxford. It is situated between Colchester and Cambridge within easy reach of the A1017. It was popular with Kings Henry VII, VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Inside you can see the stunning banqueting hall and minstrel’s gallery. It is surrounded by beautiful grounds consisting of tranquil woodland and wonderful lakeside walks.
Today’s picture of the day is of Parham House and Gardens in West Sussex. Situated in the picturesque park is a stunning house dating back to Elizabethan times. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens, farmland and forests which supplies the house with freshly cut flowers. Within the surrounding land you will also find an apple orchard, a maze, lake and specimen trees. Inside the house you can see collections of of portraits and fascinating early needlework.
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