Taking full advantage of the lovely summer weather, DD1 and I ventured to Upton House and Gardens in South Warwickshire.  It’s been a looong time since she and I have ventured out on a cultural day on our own and it was quite delightful!  (think Pride and Prejudiced delightful…after all that seem to be our “theme” music for the day)

It is a spectacular house set in the most stunning gardens that run into the neighbouring valley.  As each area of the garden is terraced you don’t really appreciate how steep the landscape is until you ...

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