Adventures in the UK Day 5 – Blenheim Palace

Today we enjoyed another trip back in time. Blenheim Palace In all the years I’ve been visiting England, I never visited this one, so I made sure to put it on our itinerary for this summer. Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Winston Churchill and the home of the 12th Duke of Marlborough. First impressions: This place is massive! And

Adventures in the UK Day 4 – Wolves and Roman Towns

Today we visited two fun places that are relatively close to one another, so not a long drive. The Wolf Conservancy Beenham You can see several different types of wolves here. The habitats are large, but the wolves are pretty used to people so they come close to the fence for photo sessions. The staff at the conservancy are a

Adventures in the UK Day 3 – Downton Abbey

Today we’re visiting the most anticipated spot on my itinerary (I bought the tickets back in March I was so excited that it was open to the public). Highclere Castle Newbury This view of the entrance to Highclere Castle may be familiar to Downton Abbey fans (minus the tourists, of course). It’s just as pretty from the side as well.

Adventures in the UK Day 2 – The Mary Rose

Today we’re at the Portsmouth Naval Yard. Lots to see here, but we have two main destinations in mind: The Mary Rose and HMS Victory. Off we go! The Mary Rose The Mary Rose was in service for 34 years and sunk unexpectedly off the coast of Portsmouth in 1545, during the Battle of the Solent. This picture above is

Adventures in the UK Day 1 – Nuffield Place

I don’t write historical fiction, but I love to read it, and the UK is one of my favorite places to visit.