Take A Kent Mini Break

It’s a long time since I’ve been back to Kent and going back is quite emotional as going over the Dartford Bridge. I just wanted to feet off to Broadstairs and see my Grandparents who are sadly no longer with us.

Stopping off first at a Premier Inn near Sevenoaks all this I add on a Friday afternoon on a Bank holiday weekend.But not to worry as we had our trusty Sat Nav to guide us on our way , I,ll never forget how once the Sat Nav guided us into a classic car rally.

First on our list was Quebec house in the village of Westerham 

And the super thing about Westerham is that you get three hours free parking which is enough time to visit Quebec House and have a wander and lunch in the town.We opted for a meal deal in Costa ~ who says Pom Bears are just for kids?!

Also Westerham has a quaint church with a 14 th century staircase what wouldn’t look out of place in Tomb raider!

Then after this it was into the home of Sir Winston Churchill at Chartwell  ( National Trust ) and it is a beautiful place but do ensure you book on line before setting of to visit as your given a timed ticket.

Sunday was Dover Castle and again I stress you must get there early as there is so much to see.I would head to the wartime tunnels first , you’ll have to queue there’s 2 of these tunnels to look at each with a brilliantly guided tour.

We hold both English Heritage membership and National Trust , Dover Castle is English Heritage and you will pay an additional charge if something special on like it was in the Sunday we went and that was jousting .The additional charge was only £3.50 each.

I Need The Kindness Of Life

I can’t even to begin to describe the turmoil of the past year I have had running in the background of my life like a computer virus.Those who know me will know what I’ve been through and I am going through.To say I feel alone at times is an understatement but thank heavens for family and friends, tea and cats.

It’s true when they say “ Be Kind you never know what people are going through “

I’ve had the police in my house so many timed my neighbours are going to think I’ve buried my husband under the patio .The patio is wonky but this isn’t the reason why ... My humour saved me it is that line that saves me .I need kindness I need life to be kinder to me.

I need promises that are made to be not to be made of wet tissues, I am a fiercely loyal person and I’m not a rule breaker.

I’m here I’m still here I’m me.

And I keep plodding away and tinkering away with walking photography and tea and cats .

Kinver Edge Rock Houses

The other day my husband and I went to Kinver Edge and the rock houses there and had a jolly good amble round as we like to do off a weekend and nothing says weekend more than a cup of tea at a National Trust Tea room does it .. but I didn't get a cream tea and so I will will duly hand my notice in to the Cream Tea society.At Kinver edge there are miles and miles of wildlife-rich heathland and woods to wander it is fairly gentle but you will find the appropriate walks if you want something more challenging.The rock houses are fascinating they are lovingly restored and the National trust house volunteers will happily talk with you about the families that lived there and some of the rock houses were occupied up until as recently as the 1960s .

Bletchley Park The Enigma You’ll Return To

We are always at Bletchley Park as it is really a firm family favourite as a visit and it’s super easy to get to.Uni son is studying archaeology up at York and he’s preparing his dissertation for next year on Bletchley Park.He is putting a jolly lot of hardworking into his study and is certainly earning the countless tins of beans we take up to him well I don't want him to starve.

There is much much to see and do here it’s a really accessible place though the huts might be a little narrow in places.Theres a guide you can take to help you navigate round the place as well as it giving you information about what took place at Bletchley Park.If you haven't seen The Imitation Game then that is a very good starting point to the important work that took here by all the ladies and gentlemen during the war.

There is plenty to do there for children and there is even a very good playground where they can let off steam , also you can eat there or bring your own sandwiches there are plenty of levelly places round Bletchley Park to have a picnic without tripping over people.There is of course the essential gift shop where you can buy everything from a pencil to a bottle of Gin what trip isn't complete without a bottle of Gin !

And encourage a love of history from an early and you never know where it will lead them.

Sponge Bakwell Tart From Sponge

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There is nothing I like better than visiting National Trust properties with my husband , it is our escape and our relax from the complexities of life.

Now more often than it not we do take our own picnic with us sandwiches and such and there is nothing finer than a picnic afternoon tea it is the bees knees and you feel like the cat that got the cream.I was lucky enough to be sent cake I mean cake in the post what isn't there to love.Now I have sent my son a cake card before when he had his first birthday away from home ( sniff ) so I sent him a cake card.Spongecake kindly sent me a large Bakewell Tart cake which I did not eat all in one seating!.


Did you know you can freeze their cakes thus extending the joy cake and a cup of tea brings ,I say cake always always has to be served with a cup of tea there is no debate to this I am afraid coffee lovers !

A Bakewell Tart cake from Sponge for 8 people is £13.50 delivered while the same cake for 16 people will cost £22 pounds and there extra embellishments you can pay for is you so desire includes a cake topper, card etc and other gifts.