Bodging, a traditional craft, still continues today. Picture taken in the 20th century, Chiltern Hills. Bodgers are historically...

Yes indeed, you may well ask! Well documented research prioritises the following factors: Comfort & Cleanliness: A cosy bed: A...

This is an article found online https://www.baldhiker.com/breedon-on-the-hill-and-the-exiled-king/Exiled that also gives a good overall...

Not many people would immediately think that we here at Breedon Hall are ideally placed for a bikepacking holiday. But we probably are...

Beltane was one of four Gaelic seasonal festivals: Samhain (1 November), Imbolc (1 February), Beltane (1 May), and Lughnasadh (1 August)....

In the annals of British weather, few periods stand out as starkly as the Little Ice Age. Spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries,...

I was talking to Paul, our fantastic gardener the other day, bewailing, as is customary and traditional in the UK, the state of the...

As hunting comes again under scrutiny with the near certainty of a Labour government this year, we here at Breedon mourn the passing of...

Castle Donington (pronounced 'Dunington'), a small market town near to us here in Leicestershire, is often overlooked by visitors in...

Even 20 years ago the prospect of having a whisky distillery in England was laughable. But as whisky has seen a massive resurgence both...

Back in June I described the superb trout fly fishing available here in the Midlands, particularly on the rivers of Derbyshire with their...

A day out in the National Forest can be a wonderful experience. Here’s a suggested itinerary for a day trip in the National Forest, on...

Being located in Leicestershire, yet on the Derbyshire border, people can forget what great proximity we have to some seriously good...

13 May: Walk from Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold Church: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/calke-abbey/even...

Many people often consider keeping chickens and it really is a worthwhile exercise particularly if you have a garden and you can spare...

The best place to start with is Melbourne, our local town, only 3 miles away. And where better/easier to get an overview of Melbourne is...

As anyone who reads these newsletters regularly knows, I have an abiding fascination with history, and particularly British history. As...

A little bit of good news goes a long way in cutting through less encouraging headlines and lifting our spirits. Here, we round-up six...

Three wise men of Gotham, They went to sea in a bowl, And if the bowl had been stronger My song would have been longer What could...