Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 5
160 mi
Incredible estates and fabulous gardens
Today you will find a trip to the landscape garden culture of English estates. The first of which will be the estate in the Victorian style of the 19th century.
27.6 mi
40 min
10:0045 min
National Trust - Hughenden
The castle is an example of Victorian 19th century architecture. The estate houses the furniture and personal belongings of the Benjamin Disraeli family.Hughenden Manor Castle belonged to the Prime Minister of Queen Victoria, the famous writer Benjamin Disraeli since 1848. According to legend, in the castle you can meet the ghost of a talented writer. He was so polite that, even after death, he performed the duties of the master of the house, meeting guests on the main staircase.
In 1862, the castle was reconstructed according to the design of the British architect Edward Backton Lamb. The interior of the rooms is designed in bright colors. On the ceiling in the dining room you can see the rich diamond plaster. Visitors are offered to familiarize themselves with an unusual collection of personal belongings of Disraeli elaborate mirrors, porcelain sets, as well as a portrait and plaster cast of the foot of his dead wife Maria Disraeli.
In 1862, the castle was reconstructed according to the design of the British architect Edward Backton Lamb. The interior of the rooms is designed in bright colors. On the ceiling in the dining room you can see the rich diamond plaster. Visitors are offered to familiarize themselves with an unusual collection of personal belongings of Disraeli elaborate mirrors, porcelain sets, as well as a portrait and plaster cast of the foot of his dead wife Maria Disraeli.
76 mi
1 hr 40 min
12:301 hr
National Trust - Wimpole Estate
Wimpole Hall Manor was built in 1620. The first garden at Wimpole Hall was planned in regular French style in the 1690s by royal gardeners George London and Henry Weiss. It was an ambitious project, and the creation of the garden was the reason for the bankruptcy of the second Earl of Radnor.
Later, at the beginning of the 20th century, Wimpole Hall withered and collapsed, but was saved by the daughter of Rudyard Kipling. More recently, the gardens experienced an amazing restoration. Nothing preserved from the gardens of the 17th century. However, the Victorian stalls from the northern facade was restored in 1996.
Later, at the beginning of the 20th century, Wimpole Hall withered and collapsed, but was saved by the daughter of Rudyard Kipling. More recently, the gardens experienced an amazing restoration. Nothing preserved from the gardens of the 17th century. However, the Victorian stalls from the northern facade was restored in 1996.
21.3 mi
40 min
14:301 hr
Hermitage Rd Cafe and Restaurant
Restaurant offers dishes of British cuisine. Try the amazing roast beef, spareribs and pork belly in this place. Here you can order tasty cooked bagels, toffee pudding and ice cream. This establishment is famous for a good beer, espresso martini or prosecco. Hermitage Rd Bar and Restaurant offers superb service.
10.7 mi
25 min
16:001 hr 30 min
Wrest Park
Park Wrest is one of the largest monuments of English heritage. On its territory there is a mansion in the French architectural style, which is a famous landmark of England.
Park Wrest is also popular with the recently renovated Italian garden and rose garden. Historical paths, unique buildings, beautiful statues, sculptures and spacious pavilions have been restored here. Currently, a large number of interesting exhibitions are held in Park Wrest.
Park Wrest is also popular with the recently renovated Italian garden and rose garden. Historical paths, unique buildings, beautiful statues, sculptures and spacious pavilions have been restored here. Currently, a large number of interesting exhibitions are held in Park Wrest.
17 mi
30 min
18:001 hr
Willen Lake
Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’ most popular park. Over one million visitors a year take part in watersports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground, try the high ropes course or simply picnic along Willen’s shores. The park is open year round and there is no admission fee, other than during special events when some areas may be unavailable to the general public, or a fee may be charged.
Review from visitor: "Spent the day here enjoyed fitness trail (as the kids were too big for the play park) pedelos and walk round lake. As it was school holidays there was a small fair outside cafe, the staff running it were very friendly and helpful".
Review from visitor: "Spent the day here enjoyed fitness trail (as the kids were too big for the play park) pedelos and walk round lake. As it was school holidays there was a small fair outside cafe, the staff running it were very friendly and helpful".
3.5 mi
10 min
19:301 hr 30 min
Wavendon Arms
If you like British cuisine, be sure to check out this place. In this bar you will cook a good sea bass, duck confit and scallops. Many visitors to Wavendon Arms are advised to order mouth-watering toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream and a chocolate bomb. The wine list is very diverse in this place. Many guests write that the staff in this place is helpful.
3.9 mi
10 min
21:3012 hrs
The Woburn
Tomorrow you will travel to the estate, which was very important during the Second World War and was the place where the military messages were encrypted and deciphered. After you visit the house which was built in the 17th century and from which the ruins are now left, but they are maintained in proper condition. Then you will go to the park with gardens in which there are more than 5 miles of trails.