A trip just outside Salisbury takes us to Wilton House, a stately home which is still privately owned and makes for a pleasant few hours’ visit. Wilton: The Background On our recent excursion to Salisbury, the Salterton Arts Review also stopped off briefly in nearby Wilton. Wilton may now be overshadowed by its neighbour, but […]
Tips and recommendations for a short trip to Salisbury, ranging from the famous cathedral to forest walks. What Can I See In Salisbury? Salisbury is a historic cathedral city in Wiltshire, near the edge of Salisbury Plain. It is a convenient jumping-off point for sights like Stonehenge, Avebury, and the New Forest, but also has […]
A visit to Apsley House, the London home of the First Duke of Wellington. Who knew so much of the Spanish royal art collection was right there at the edge of Hyde Park? Tell Me About Apsley House Well, where to start? Apsley House is a grand Georgian building, famously home to the Duke of […]
A roundup of the talks and events I made it to as part of Open House 2021. A mix of old and new this year, with a particular focus on my new neighbourhood of South East London. Open House London 2021 It’s that time of year again! 2020 was the first time I was ever […]
Some suggestions of places to visit and things to see in the historic Cambridgeshire city of Ely. Dominated by its lovely cathedral, there is enough here to fill an interesting day trip. A Day Out In Lovely Ely Today marks the final installment in the Salterton Arts Review’s excursion to Cambridgeshire. While I was able […]
A review of a recent visit to Two Temple Place. In which William Waldorf Astor played at European aristocrats, and I quite like the end result. Two Temple Place: Still Finding New Sights In London The wonderful thing about London is the endless possibilities of things to see and do. Two Temple Place is just […]
A review of Churchill’s war-time bunker near Downing Street, plus the vast underground Churchill Museum. In which I am surprised by how much there is to discover. A Piece of British History Post-lockdown, I have had a burst of booking tickets to things I have always meant to see, but never made time for. Recently, […]
A review of the new garden tours of Buckingham Palace. Does exactly what it says on the tin – was it worth the online ticket queue of 20,000 people? Read on to find out. Are They Letting Anyone In There These Days? Pretty much. Every year, Buckingham Palace typically opens in the summer months for […]
A guided tour around (the outside of) London’s Charterhouse. In which it is a real privilege to get an insight into the workings of this historic site and almshouse from one of its inhabitants. A Guided Tour? Is That Allowed Yet? Thanks for checking, but yes it is! Provided it complies with all the rules, […]
A review of a (very) early spring visit to the Chelsea Physic Garden. In which I am overjoyed to have something I can book tickets and go to. And the spring flowers are a bonus. Something You Can Book Right Now! Ok. As you can tell, I was pretty excited about going to the Chelsea […]
