I've done it, I've visited every Royal Residence open to the public, finished off with Clarence House. Home to Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Alas no pictures allowed inside the grounds and the house. The grounds really are spectacular and completely organic. The house is super homely and genuinely felt llike we were walking around their home. A compulsory purchase of a Christmas decoration and hand towel - I've bought them at every residence. A cracking place to visit and only £10 for the hour tour.
I've seen White Horse Hill from the train a lot of times, so on the way to Bristol we stopped. Free car parking for English Heritage Members and a lovely walk onto the hill. Alas we didn't think thorugh the fact that if you are on the White Horse Hill, you won't be able to see the White Horse, just a little groove in the grass. We walked down the hill to get a view, but in the end decided that the best view is from the train.
I've wanted to visit Althorp House for a while, and to my delight I found it on Tesco Clubcard rewards so off we went to Northamptonshire. On the approach to the house, there are 36 oak trees, one for every year of Diana's life. It's the 20 year anniversary of Diana's death this year. There were many flowers on the tomb. We also saw the tiny island where Diana was laid to rest. A lovely audio tour around the house and walk around the grounds. Thanks Tesco.
I know very few people who still watch Big Brother but I do. I was over the moon when Emma got tickets to the Live Launch! We queued for ages but got a great spot in front of the celebrity friends and family. We boo'd, hissed, cheered and followed all of the panto-ness of Big Brother. I loved it.
