We had a long weekend at the end of August and decided to stay in London and do a couple of day trips. On Saturday we went to Brighton and had a lovely sunny day there enjoying fish and chips (with mushy peas of course) and ice cream on the beach, spending far too much loose change on the amusements, and wandering the many great shops and cafes.
Brighton Pier - home of the 2p entertainment.
Brighton Beach - sunny, full of people promenading.
The classic - cod and chips, and mushy peas.
Royal Pavilion
The highlight was visiting the Royal Pavilion, a palace built by King George IV. It’s decorated on the outside in an Indian style and the inside has been kept, or redecorated, as it was when he lived there in the 16th century, in amazingly rich Chinese style. Unfortunately we couldn’t take any photos inside but we were amazed at the huge chandeliers suspended from dragon’s mouths and at the ornate and colourful decoration throughout. Definitely worth the trip.
The other day trip we did was to Windsor and Eton. Windsor Castle was a great way to spend a drizzly day. Wonderful to be able to visit a castle that’s still lived in by Liz and Phil. We enjoyed an old fashioned pub lunch when the sun came out, then went to Eton college and enjoyed a tour there.
The highlight was visiting the Royal Pavilion, a palace built by King George IV. It’s decorated on the outside in an Indian style and the inside has been kept, or redecorated, as it was when he lived there in the 16th century, in amazingly rich Chinese style. Unfortunately we couldn’t take any photos inside but we were amazed at the huge chandeliers suspended from dragon’s mouths and at the ornate and colourful decoration throughout. Definitely worth the trip.
The other day trip we did was to Windsor and Eton. Windsor Castle was a great way to spend a drizzly day. Wonderful to be able to visit a castle that’s still lived in by Liz and Phil. We enjoyed an old fashioned pub lunch when the sun came out, then went to Eton college and enjoyed a tour there.
Here we are in front of the castle.
Dean couldn't wait to get into his Sunday roast, and he wasn't expecting the photo!
Finally, Lou gets to be a Princess.
We are really pleased to be living in Clapham Junction which has so many great train connections just down the road to us, makes day tripping super easy!
Now planning our weekends away in Belgium (Dean for the grand prix) and Copenhagen (Lou with her sister) in a couple of weeks, then a very busy travel-packed October with both the Yarrall and von D parents over this side of the world. We’ll need a break after that!
Now planning our weekends away in Belgium (Dean for the grand prix) and Copenhagen (Lou with her sister) in a couple of weeks, then a very busy travel-packed October with both the Yarrall and von D parents over this side of the world. We’ll need a break after that!
That said if anyone wants a place to stay in the UK, our place has now got a very comfy air bed for use of guests, as well as running hot and cold water.
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