Stones Road - Short trip and holiday experiences shared with photo's and genuine thoughts.

Haughmond Abbey  Haughmond Abbey located in Shrewsbury in Shropshire around a 1 0 minute drive from Albrighton Hall and Spa which is where we were staying for the evening (reviewed in another post  https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/albrighton.en.html?aid=8023173&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 ) We visited as it was convenient for our stay, not knowing a great deal about the Abbey and what to expect, it made for a very enjoyable impromptu experience.  The Abbey covers quite a large area and there is still several large ruined pieces of the structure to enjoy.  Being part of the English heritage collection it is well maintained, there is a small exhibit  inside the office. (there is nowhere to buy food or drink)   The setting is very peaceful and quiet and I can imagine a lovely place for a picnic on a nice day, although walking around enjoying the ruins is therapeutic in itself.  A brief history  Through the 12 century, a small religious com...

Witley Court and Gardens  I didn't really know what to expect when we decided to visit, but what a nice surprise, both my son and I really enjoyed every aspect of Witley. Its just very different, eerie and intriguing. The huge  Perseus and Andromeda fountain in the main garden is very impressive.  Witley is a huge site, the scenery is very impressive, offering a woodland walk, lake, gardens, the mansion itself and a very impressive Baroque Parish church. There is a children’s play area also and plans to add a cafe. There is a gift shop and toilet facilities already on site.  A little bit of History  T he vast shell of Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England.  After a devastating fire in 1937, however, it became one of the country's most spectacular ruins . The earliest phase of the Witley Court buildings dates to the 13th century. Witley was remodelled and transformed 3 times,   t wic e by the Foley family in the 18th century ...