Back in the Spring we visited Blenheim with our annual membership and had a really enjoyable day strolling around the main gardens. https://amidlifeadventure.org/2024/04/16/the-cotswolds-visiting-blenheim-palace/ Unfortunately on that occasion we were unable to access the house itself and so we returned this Summer to finally get a much wanted peek inside. The History of the Palace:Historical housesContinue reading “Exploring The Cotswolds: Blenheim Palace – History, Architecture, and Gardens”
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Jamie Oliver and Alex James’ Big Feastival: Midlife Adventure in the Cotswolds
What does a midlife lady do when it’s pouring with rain, on a August Bank Holiday Saturday in the Cotswolds? Go to the Big Feastival of course!This festival held over the August Bank Holiday weekend every year takes place in Kingham. It originally began in 2012 when Jamie Oliver, celebrity chef, restauranteur and cookbook authorContinue reading “Jamie Oliver and Alex James’ Big Feastival: Midlife Adventure in the Cotswolds”
Paris 2024 Olympics -What Did You Think?
Well that is the Olympics over for another four years! My interest has built over the years initially watching purely the Equestrian events. I remember urging Ann Moore on Psalm to the Silver Medal in the showjumping at the 1972 Munich Games and then over time my interests began to broaden. I was enthralled withContinue reading “Paris 2024 Olympics -What Did You Think?”
The Cotswolds -The Cotswold Lavender Gardens
Location: High up on the Cotswold Hills overlooking the spa town of Cheltenham and the Malvern Hills beyond is Snowshill. This cute village with its golden hue, authentic Cotswold stone cottages has been home to many different groups of people across the years. The village dates back to the Bronze Age and in the lateContinue reading “The Cotswolds -The Cotswold Lavender Gardens”
Gardens of England and Wales – Welcome to Dyffryn Gardens
It is so hard when ill health strikes and you suddenly find that all the days out, weekends away and holidays have to be put on hold. This is what happened to us in March when completely out of the blue hubby was diagnosed with a heart problem. I’m happy to say, as I writeContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales – Welcome to Dyffryn Gardens”
Walking The South West Coast Path From Woolacombe to Saunton on the North Devon Coastline
As part of our jaunt to North Devon to visit RHS Rosemoor we also decided to complete another section of the South West Coast path. As previously mentioned in my post regarding walking this path in Cornwall the South West Coast Path is the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail. Stretching 630 miles from MineheadContinue reading “Walking The South West Coast Path From Woolacombe to Saunton on the North Devon Coastline”
Gardens of England and Wales -RHS Rosemoor
The English Royal Horticultural Society owns and runs five gardens scattered around the country in addition to organising and delivering some major horticultural shows throughout the year such as Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival etc. Check out their website for more details. Having joined the society back in November 2023 it wasContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales -RHS Rosemoor”
Gardens of England and Wales -Bowood House Woodland Trail
Bowood sits South-West of the town of Calne in Wiltshire, only a 30 minute drive away from Castle Combe which is at the southern tip of The Cotswolds. It’s a great place to add to your itinerary if you are around the area.Before I begin, please note, this post is not about the house andContinue reading “Gardens of England and Wales -Bowood House Woodland Trail”
Top Events To Attend In The UK -Chelsea Flower Show
We are fortunate at home to have a fairly large garden, about 120 feet long which currently is mainly laid to lawn. Now I’m retired, however, I’ve become more interested in growing flowers, plants and vegetables and creating something a little more modern but easy to manage.With my garden project in mind last year duringContinue reading “Top Events To Attend In The UK -Chelsea Flower Show”
Top Events To Attend In The UK -Badminton Horse Trials
As a nation we love to get out and attend key events across the calendar year whether that is the Cheltenham Race Festival in March, the Grand National or the Boat Race in April or Wimbledon in July. Certain dates get marked off on calendars at the start of each year and people turn out,Continue reading “Top Events To Attend In The UK -Badminton Horse Trials”
A Midlife Adventure 