A walk through Reigate’s Priory Park, its lake and wildlife, and a chance meeting that led to an unforgettable night out.

Exploring Dover Castle’s towers, tunnels and centuries of history, with a distant glimpse of the White Cliffs I remembered from childhood.

Hever Castle was one of those places where there seemed to be something worth looking at around every corner. Between

A visit to Salisbury Cathedral, its extraordinary Gothic architecture, beautiful cloisters and the historic streets of Salisbury.

Exploring Old Sarum Castle near Salisbury, with its enormous grassy earthworks, ancient ruins and beautiful countryside views.

Our visit to Stonehenge in Wiltshire, exploring its 5,000-year history and the extraordinary prehistoric stone circle.

Our second day exploring from Reigate took us to Waverley Abbey: almost 900-year-old ruins, wonderful vaulted arches, a famous ancient yew and peaceful countryside.

A visit to Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham, with its fantastical Gothic rooms, grand staircases, colourful glass, crimson gallery and extraordinary ceilings.

Spring at Kew Gardens: inside the Palm House, past a remarkable Victorian chimney, among tropical plants and across the lawn to Kew Palace.