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30 Μάιος 2024
The castle is actually part of a castle, plus later buildings. The castle bit is very historic and special. However, there isn't really enough there to warrent more than a 30 minute look around. I am a member of Historic Houses so visiting cost me nothing except showing my membership card. I'd have been very very disappointed if I'd paid cash to get in. As it was, I just wasted my time. Upon arrival we wandered around the garden/grounds. Sorry, but they are scruffy although pretty, with no interesting plants for a keen gardener to enjoy. We joined the guided tour at 2.30pm but would have been better off going around on our own. We thought we'd miss out on the guide's knowledge and insight. This is where the 'oh dear' really set in. The guide talked for about an hour on bits of history very very slightly linked to the castle. He proudly showed off reproduction painting and very ordinary antique items. I am very keen on history and art, the subjects fascinate me, but I was so bored! and there was no way to escape in a polite way. The castle is also a wedding venue. They are, perhaps, better at weddings.
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