Titchfield Abbey: From Medieval Monastery to Tudor Mansion
Titchfield Abbey looks more like a ruined castle than a monastery. Discover how a medieval abbey became a Tudor mansion — and why it makes such an easy Hampshire heritage stop.
Old Sarum: The Castle and Cathedral Salisbury Left Behind
An Iron Age hillfort, Norman castle, lost cathedral and one spectacular view over Salisbury — Old Sarum has packed a ridiculous amount of history onto one hill.
Knowlton Church: A Medieval Ruin Inside a Prehistoric Henge
A ruined medieval church inside a prehistoric henge, a quiet hour in the Dorset countryside, and one of the strangest historic stops I’ve made so far.
Sherborne Castle and Sherborne Old Castle: What’s the Difference?
Sherborne Castle and Sherborne Old Castle may sound like the same attraction, but one is a medieval ruin and the other a Tudor house with landscaped gardens. Here’s the difference.
The Tower That Had to Move: Clavell Tower at Kimmeridge
A windswept walk above Kimmeridge Bay, a surprisingly small tower with a remarkable history, and one of those Dorset afternoons that stayed with me.
Chawton House and Jane Austen’s House: What’s the Difference?
Chawton House and Jane Austen’s House are only a short walk apart, but they offer very different experiences. Here’s how the two Chawton attractions are connected — and what you’ll find inside each.
7 Historic Houses to Visit This Autumn: Special Events for 2026
Looking for historic houses to visit this autumn? Discover seven special exhibitions, tours and events taking place across England in 2026.
Things to Do in Chichester: Cathedral, Gardens & a Walk Through History
Looking for things to do in Chichester? Come along on my walk through this historic cathedral city, from Bishop’s Palace Garden and the Roman city walls to old gateways, quiet streets and the remarkable Chichester Cross.
Is Portland Castle Worth Visiting? My Honest Experience
Portland Castle has nearly 500 years of Tudor and military history—but is it worth a special journey? I explore its sparse rooms, reconstructed kitchen, harbour-facing guns and garden before giving my honest verdict.