Churches and a Monastery in Sandwich
Similar to all the Mediaeval towns I have seen, there are several churches and a former monastery in Sandwich. READ MORE
Richborough Castle
It was time to return to London and we visited Richborough Castle and Chilham on the way, reluctant to return to work. The days in Sandwich were interesting, and relaxing, and we are... READ MORE
Exploring in Sandwich!
Exploring in Sandwich was fun! It is a Mediaeval town and so the streets are higgledy-piggledy and there are surprises around every corner. Sandwich evolved from a sea port to today’s inland town... READ MORE
Guildhall in Sandwich
The Guildhall in Sandwich is a very attractive old building which also houses the museum. We started the day here before going out of the town to explore the Monks Wall Nature Reserve.... READ MORE
River Stour nature reserves in Sandwich
We enjoyed walks in two more River Stour nature reserves in Sandwich, after we had explored the Gazen Salts nature reserve. And we were lucky with the weather too. READ MORE
Gazen Salts Nature Reserve
In Roman times, Gazen Salts Nature Reserve was the bottom of the Wantsum Channel, the channel of water which divided Kent from the Isle of Thanet. John Gason was once a leaseholder here,... READ MORE
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San Lesmes and San Esteban
San Lesmes and San Esteban are two of the many churches in Burgos. Entry to San Lesmes is free. San Esteban, which is now a museum, is included in the 10€ ticket which also gives unlimited entry to the cathedral.
Las Huelgas
Las Huelgas is a Cistercian Convent which dates from 1187. It stands on the outskirts of Burgos, on the edge of the Parque El Parral. It is the most important establishment of its kind in Spain. Visits to Las Huelgas … Continued
Church of St Gil Abad in Burgos
The Church of St Gil Abad in Burgos is one of the churches you can visit with a 10€ ticket from the cathedral. It is a beautiful and atmospheric building on the edge of the historic town. The church stands … Continued
Evenings in Burgos
Evenings in Burgos were unforgettable because of the view from our AirBnB. We looked out on the Cathedral and it was just magical. It felt rather unreal to sit peacefully and look out on to something so very beautiful. The … Continued
San Nicolas of Bari in Burgos
A 10€ ticket to Burgos Cathedral also gives unlimited entry into the church of San Nicolas of Bari in Burgos. You wear a little blue band on your wrist and you show this whenever you enter one of the churches … Continued
Green Spaces in Burgos
The residents of Burgos clearly value the green spaces in Burgos. In this they are very similar to the residents of Lewisham in south east London.
Museum of Human Evolution
The Museum of Human Evolution is in a complex of three stunning buildings on the south side of the River Arlanzon in Burgos. Juan Navarro Baldeweg designed the buildings.
Inside Burgos Cathedral
When you step inside Burgos Cathedral it is dark, but glowing, and as your eyes become accustomed to the low light I defy you not to gasp. The cathedral is covered in decoration, sumptuous, and extravagant.
Chapels in Burgos Cathedral
There are many beautiful chapels in Burgos Cathedral, all around the central nave but I am going to describe just a few. Chapel of San Jose This chapel, also known as the Chapel of the Presentation, was added to the … Continued
Burgos Cathedral
Burgos Cathedral is absolutely spectacular and it was just across the narrow road from the AirBnB where we spent a wonderful week. It was good to just sit and look at the building and enjoy its splendour.