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A Weekend in Winchester, Hampshire
Winchester is quite possibly one of the most historic cathedral cities in England. From its pre-history as an Iron Age settlement to the large Roman town of Venta Belgarum; from the Anglo-Saxon capital of the Kingdom of Wessex to the centre of medieval power following the Norman invasion of England, Winchester has been left with deep roots of its historical past.
This means that the city is a history lovers delight. While there is little to see of the prehistoric and Roman periods, there is still much to be savoured of its medieval and Tudor past. In this guide, we travel to Winchester in Hampshire and highlight some fabulous historical places to visit!
Langley Castle, Northumberland
Langley Castle is one of the few medieval fortified castle hotels in the country. Originally built in the fourteenth century, it now offers luxury hotel accommodation in a truly unique setting.
Leeds Castle, Kent
Leeds Castle sits across two islands in the middle of the River Len in Kent. During the sixteenth century, Henry VIII lavished money on refurbishing apartments in the Gloriette (the castle’s keep and the location of its most privy apartments) for his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Katherine certainly stayed at Leeds Castle, as did Katherine Parr. Today, the castle offers a range of luxury accommodation.
A Long Weekend Away in The Cotswolds
In this guide, we travel to the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). In the Tudor period, the Cotswolds were renowned for supplying the best quality wool in Europe. Today, picture-perfect villages and lush, rolling hillsides surround some incredible Tudor places. Let’s go time travelling!
Bradgate Park and Groby Old Hall
This show notes page accompanies my on-location visit to two sites in Leicestershire: Groby Old Hall and Bradgate Park. With links to the Grey family, Bradgate Park was the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, granddaughter of Mary Tudor (sister of Henry VIII) and Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk.
The Blounts of Kinlet & Their Incredible Tombs
In this episode, I head to the lush green county of Shropshire. Situated in the West Midlands and not far from the Welsh border, Kinlet is a tiny village nestled in the rural countryside. Although it once stood next to the Blount’s country manor house, today, the parish church of St John the Baptist appears to stand in solitary grandeur on top of a hill surrounded by parkland and green pastures.
However, this modest and unassuming medieval church is home to some glorious Tudor tombs belonging to the Blount family. In this episode of The Tudor History & Travel Show, Elizabeth Norton, author and historian, joins me as we explore the church and its connection to the family.