By George, that’s what I call a great family day out
IT’S St George’s Day – and what better way to celebrate England’s patron saint than by enjoying a quintessentially English day trip? Here we round up some fabulous ideas… TAKE THE SEA AIR
Situated near Blackpool, the seaside resort town of Lytham has been delighting visitors for years. this quaint town’s tree-lined streets boast family-run shops and many notable public buildings as well as several pubs, including the real ale house taps – and there’s also Lytham Brewery, named after the town. after a pint, walk the expansive Lytham Green, which separates the shoreline from the coastal road, and enjoy the Green’s landmark windmill and the traditional sights of an english seaside resort.
ENJOY HIGH TEA IN A HISTORIC ABBEY
Head to Worcestershire for a traditional afternoon tea in the grounds of a former abbey that was founded by a descendant of Sir thomas More. indulge in freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, sandwiches, dainty cakes and more while taking in the opulent surrounds of the Stanbrook abbey hotel.
GET LOST IN A SECRET ENGLISH GARDEN
if tHere’S one county in england that takes the tradition of secret gardens seriously, it’s devon. in fact, you could easily build a trip around visits to National trust-owned secret gardens alone. Pay a visit to Castle drogo’s miniature house and garden; the generations-old landscaped gardens at the Killerton estate; or Overbeck’s hidden haven of subtropical splendour, maze and museum filled with art and natural history nestled in the seaside cliffs near Salcombe.
EXPLORE AN ENGLISH COUNTRY ESTATE
HOWiCK Hall in alnwick, Northumberland, has been owned since 1319 by the Grey family, who have a hereditary peerage dating back to 1806, making them the earls Grey. in addition to his beverage-related history (the famous tea blend is named for him), the second earl Grey was a prime minister who championed parliamentary reform. the family still reside in Howick Hall, and the estate includes extensive gardens, a tea house and an arboretum. More ideas at VisitEngland.com.