EAST MIDLANDS
Our grand mansions and castles in the East Midlands are rich in stories of royalty, revelry and riches. From a Norman knight to a high-living Stuart courtier and from powerful medieval bishops to one of the richest women in Elizabethan England, introduce your group to fascinating characters from times gone by. 54 Bolsover Castle 55 Kirby Hall 55 Lyddington Bede House 55 Peveril Castle 55 Rushton Triangular Lodge
ITINERARY IDEA Looking for a day out with a difference? Start the day with a stop at Lyddington Bede House, a medieval bishops palace turned almshouse. Travel onwards just 4 miles to enjoy a guided tour of the house and grounds at Kirby Hall. Break for lunch in the pretty town of Oundle, before calling in at Rushton Triangular Lodge where your group can try their luck at spotting the Elizabethan visual codes at this unique and delightful folly.
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