3 OF THE BEST… DAYS OUT FOR CAT LOVERS

Meet the Gunby cats, Gunby Estate, Lincolnshire| Open daily

Rub whiskers with Craig and Committee, the two resident cats at the Victorian Gunby Hall. A friendly mainstay of the team for years, they’re most often found mooching round the greenhouse or dozing in a flowerbed!

Call 01754 890102 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens

Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, London| Open daily

Enjoy coffee, cake and a cuddle at London’s premier cat cafe. From gentle giant Wookie to Princess Petra, meet all the family. Book well ahead as it’s a hugely popular attraction.

Call 0208 616 9390 or visit www.ladydinahs.com

Meet Bella and Tommy at Baddesley Clinton, Solihull| Open daily

These two black and white cats are celebrities at this moated manor house. Keep your eyes peeled for them among the daffodils in the heart of the Forest of Arden.

Call 01564 783294 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ baddesley-clinton