Beyond London: Tranquility at Titsey Place and Gardens in Surrey

Welcome along to another one of my trips outside London – where this time I’ll be exploring Titsey Place and Gardens in Oxted, Surrey. The quintessentially English country house is known for being the home of the Gresham and Leveson-Gower families. Today, its delightful splendour is preserved by a charitable trust.   The house originates…… Continue reading Beyond London: Tranquility at Titsey Place and Gardens in Surrey

Beyond London: Steam Engines and Splendour at Sheffield Park in Sussex

All aboard! My next journey outside London takes me to East Sussex as I take a trip by steam engine from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park station on the Bluebell Railway, before heading to Sheffield Park and Garden. My adventure begins on the Bluebell Railway, which is an 11-mile (17.7 km) heritage line managed by…… Continue reading Beyond London: Steam Engines and Splendour at Sheffield Park in Sussex