Jul 312010
“Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross
to see a fair lady on a white horse.
Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes
She shall have music wherever she goes.”
(Children’s Nursery Rhyme)
An interesting ride in the countryside with my son this week-end took me to the pretty villages and small towns in the lovely surroundings of Oxfordshire.
BANBURY was our first stop, though I must say that the legendary “Fair Lady on a White Horse” at Banbury Cross was a little disappointing! The horse was anything but white, being in need of a good clean.
Nearby CHIPPING NORTON was certainly worth a visit with its charming wide streets and happy atmosphere.
Sulgrave Manor
We had a delightful light lunch at SULGRAVE MANOR, former home of a distant ancestor of George Washington – pretty gardens and house!
BICESTER OUTLET VILLAGE – We stopped here on our way home and found it quite fun. Lots of interesting Designer Boutiques where one could browse even if you’re not tempted to buy!
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Aug 72009
NOT such a good idea was a visit I recently made with a friend to a well-known Knightsbridge Hotel.
After spending an hour or two at the Harrods’ Sale we decided that before we drove home we would stop for a cup of tea at this nearby hotel. After waiting a short while we were shown to a table in the lounge. When we requested a pot of tea for two we were informed that this would be £40, the minimum charge per person being £20!! Needless to say we left without the tea!!
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Jul 152009
CAMBRIDGE – You can combine a visit to this famous University with afternoon tea in nearby Grantchester which is only a very short distance from the town centre
“The Orchard” is exactly what the name states. An afternoon tea (and Lunch too) is available to enjoy in this unique setting with indoor facilities should the weather not be favourable. A visit here leave you with happy memories – not forgetting the wonderful University town, which has so very many wonderful memories for this particular VOG!!
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Jul 142009
The magnificent soaring roof
Here are a few more VOG’s recommendations for a lovely day out. Firstly, in the heart of London St. Pancras Station. A visit to this recently redesigned and very famous Station is a must. This is where one can take the Euro Tunnel to Paris or a train to many other destinations.
The arcades of shops and an assortment of lovely restaurants is a delight, and, incidentally, all under cover.
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Jul 122009
Today I visited the beautiful village of Chalfont St. Giles in southwest Buckinghamshire. I was with my son and we stopped for a delightful tea at “The Deli” and they had lots of exciting things on the menu. It was a typical English village with a duck-pond and village green. Next time we will visit “Merlin’s Cave” for a drink! Finally, a visit to see Milton’s House is a must.
The Deli, 4a High Street, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks, HP8 4QF. Tel. 01494-871099. Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
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Aug 182007
It is unnecessary to go abroad to see lovely places. Here in England alone we have such lovely places to visit.
These past few days I was joined by my son and daughter-in-law who were on a visit here from Germany. Firstly, we drove to Rye, which is in West Sussex. This is a charming medieval town with cobblestones and endless antique shops. Lovely!
Saffron Walden, near Cambridge, is also worth a visit with lots to see.
Bourton-on-the-water in the Cotswolds is a charming place. This lovely town had recently suffered with the floods, but there was very little sign of it when we were there.
Believe it or not, I, the VOG, had never been to any of these places before!
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