London to Leamington Spa via Oxfordshire
Went into the city on Wednesday evening to have dinner at Sky Gardens which is on the top floor of a highrise building with great London views. Recommended by Stefan. When we got there we were turned away by security as the whole place was closed for a private function (not mentioned on their website). Lots of pubs etc. nearby which were overflowing with bankers and financiers in their corporate suits etc. (Not sure what a Friday evening would look like as this was only Wednesday after work).
Thursday 3 October
Picked up a rental car from London Victoria Station and negotiated our way through
central London traffic to pick up our luggage from the hotel and then on to Kew Gardens. The gardens are large but a bit disappointing. Possibly due to it being early autumn. The food options there were dreadful.
Drove up to stay the evening at Chequers in Cassington a small place near Oxford.
Hotel owners were very welcoming and the food was excellent. A small village atmosphere in the bar.
Friday 4 October
Drove to Blenheim Castle which was about 4 miles away. A huge estate which belonged to the Churchill/Spencer families. Home of the Duke of Marlborough and where Winston Churchill was born. Huge place with lots of art. Well presented and interesting commentaries but also very much evidence of the social inequalities of the time. An art display by Maurizio Cattelan was on at the time (quite satirical)
Pinocchio in the pond
Up to Leamington Spa to Patrick's and Emma's.
Patrick has done a huge amount of renovation work since they moved in May with still more to come. Looking good.
Saturday 5 October
Did a bit of shopping and went to Mass at St Peter's 5.00 pm.
Sunday 6 October
Rather lazy day as everyone was tired from the Paris weekend and we were from our travels. Visited the local playground park with George and Stan (his dog). Went for an early dinner at The Pug as our first choice of The Drawing Board was too busy.
Monday 7 October
Drove to visit Shropshire. Lunch at Ludlow and on to Ironbridge where we will stay the night at The White Hart.
Thursday 3 October
Picked up a rental car from London Victoria Station and negotiated our way through
central London traffic to pick up our luggage from the hotel and then on to Kew Gardens. The gardens are large but a bit disappointing. Possibly due to it being early autumn. The food options there were dreadful.
Drove up to stay the evening at Chequers in Cassington a small place near Oxford.
Hotel owners were very welcoming and the food was excellent. A small village atmosphere in the bar.
Friday 4 October
Drove to Blenheim Castle which was about 4 miles away. A huge estate which belonged to the Churchill/Spencer families. Home of the Duke of Marlborough and where Winston Churchill was born. Huge place with lots of art. Well presented and interesting commentaries but also very much evidence of the social inequalities of the time. An art display by Maurizio Cattelan was on at the time (quite satirical)
Up to Leamington Spa to Patrick's and Emma's.
Patrick has done a huge amount of renovation work since they moved in May with still more to come. Looking good.
Saturday 5 October
Did a bit of shopping and went to Mass at St Peter's 5.00 pm.
Sunday 6 October
Rather lazy day as everyone was tired from the Paris weekend and we were from our travels. Visited the local playground park with George and Stan (his dog). Went for an early dinner at The Pug as our first choice of The Drawing Board was too busy.
Monday 7 October
Drove to visit Shropshire. Lunch at Ludlow and on to Ironbridge where we will stay the night at The White Hart.
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