#sutton house and breaker’s yard | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

theblueorchidhotels · 2 years

Text

How to Celebrate a Luxury Halloween in London | Blue Orchid Hotels

With mansions, monuments, parks and castles, London's got a handful of locations where you can find yourself the perfect trick-and-treating opportunities.

To find the best hotels in London as well as stay close to all the top attractions, central London is your answer. From there on, you can hop on a tube, cab or even walk to the best Halloween parties in town.

Visit the haunted locations in London

Encounter a ghost or two at the Queen's House in Greenwich or the Sutton House and Breaker's Yard. Both are some of the most haunted locations in the city with several stories of supernatural encounters dotting the history.

If these are not scary enough for you, you can always visit some of London's most eerie and haunting cemeteries. It would be fitting to find a white lady floating through the thick forest.

The Rochester hotel by Blue Orchid is located near Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. 15 minutes from Covent Gardens, you can walk over to Victoria Station to board a tube for Greenwich.

In case you are seeking a more family-friendly Halloween venue, try out the fun-filled trail at Chiswick House & Gardens. The illuminated woods are extremely haunting and filled with delicious treats. Or you can grab a pint at some of the oldest pubs in London such as The Ten Bells, The Grenadier, The Spaniards Inn and The Viaduct Tavern.

Theatre

Is a trip to London ever complete without attending a theatre show?

Watch a musical adaptation of Wicked or the haunting romance story of The Phantom of the Opera. To watch the film screening of Halloween's cult classics such as Hocus Pocus or the Shining, head over to the Rivoli Ballroom's Halloween horror film fest.

27 minutes from Tower Suites by the Blue Orchid, the best hotel in central London, a stay at this hotel will keep you near the Sky Gardens, Jack the Ripper museum and Clink museum.

Ghost tours

Hop on the ghost bus tour to discover the dark and gory secrets that are hiding behind the iconic monuments in the city. These tours include museums, cemeteries and even secret ale houses with tons of haunting locations included in the itinerary.

The Rochester hotel by Blue Orchid, 19 minutes away from Trafalgar Square, is the best accommodation in case the ghost bus tours are on your bucket list. Trafalgar Square is the pick-and-drop point for most of these ghost bus tours.

The Halloween experience

Are you someone who prefers a more interactive experience over visiting cemeteries? Worry not, you have tons of venues to visit before and after Halloween.

Arcane Afternoon Tea at Wands and Wizard Exploratorium lets you cast spells on the tea stand and solve puzzles that reveal delicious treats.

The best hotels in London such as The Wellington and the Rochester are 2.7 miles away and guests can walk to Victoria station to board a tube.

There is always the Tower Vaults at the Tower of London where you can join Guy Fawkes portrayed by Tom Felton who plays Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter. Play your parts and solve the explosive conspiracy plots

For a digital experience head over to the Sandbox VR in Covent Garden to participate in the zombie-themed Deadwood Valley experience.

London's haunting experience

Visit the Harry Potter film studios at Warner Bros studio tour in London. Similar to the movies, the studio is warped to suit a Halloween theme and is an absolute delight.

The Tower of London has narrators that speak of the tales of torture and imprisonment while exploring the Bloody Tower. Adding to the mystical and haunting environment are the nine ravens which are like the cherry on top of this tour.

To stay closer to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, River Thames and Tower Pier, you can choose the best hotel in central London by Blue Orchid, Tower Suites, which is 7 minutes away from these marvellous attractions.

With 273 suites, this 5-star hotel gives you a chance to experience the high life of London while celebrating the Halloween spirit. Tower Suites has a spa, gym, grooming atelier, 3 restaurants and even a coffee shop.

#the Rochester hotel #best hotels in London #best hotel in central London

0 notes

theparanormalperiodical · 4 years

Text

Your Daily Ghost Story #070 • Ghostly Doggos Interact With Living Doggos (Sutton House)

Built in 1535, Sutton House has seen a variety of uses before its timely refurbishment in the 1990s. But before the Spice Girls hit the scene, and before bowl hats were ok to wear in public, it was the home to merchants, clergymen - and was even a schoolhouse!

However, its past residents are still active even now. With the Most Haunted team making an appearance in 2007, there’s an array of human and animal hauntings often detected.

Maybe you’ll see a woman in a blue dress hover over you when you wake from a nightmare, the ghost of a woman believed to have died in childbirth. Or perhaps you’ll hear the wail of John Machell’s dogs as they howl at the bright moon in the dead of the night.

Sure, they might have lived in the 16th century, but a doggo gotta doggo.

Speaking of puppers, even living dogs have weird reactions to the house, often becoming transfixed by the stairs and someone who may or not be walking down them...

Make sure you hit follow to hear new ghost story everyday!

2 notes · View notes

londiniumlundene · 4 years

Photo

Sutton House

This Tudor house is neither located in Sutton, nor was it ever, as was once believed, occupied by Thomas Sutton, the founder of the Charterhouse School. Its original name, Bryck Place, was far more appropriate, given that at them time of its construction in 1535, it was the only brick-built house in the village of Homerton. It was first home to Sir Ralph Sadler, Henry VIII’s Principal Secretary of State, before being variously occupied by a sheriff, a silk merchant, a girl’s school, and Huguenot weavers. Divided into two in the mid-18th Century, it was reunited in 1895 to become the St John’s Church Institute – though apparently the activities of this group were more social than religious.

Bought by the National Trust in 1938, it soon put to use as a centre for Fire Wardens in the Second World War. In the 1960s, it was leased to the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs Union, who left in the early 1980s, at which point Sutton House fell into disrepair. Squatters moved in, renaming it the Blue House, using it as a music venue and social centre. Following their eviction, there was talk of selling the house to developers, but the work of the Save Sutton House Campaign prevented this, and eventually allowed the house to be renovated and opened to the public in 1994.

Sutton House is now a museum to itself, showcasing the marks left on it by its many residents. Much of it remains distinctly Tudor, including a rudimentary kitchen, the grand Great Chamber, and the impressive parlour, lined with over 200 panels of hand-carved oak, designed to mimic folding linen. The Painted Staircase, from the 17th Century, is so called due to remarkable depictions in Trompe-l'oeil style (a technique that create an optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in 3D).

The journey through time continues with a smaller Georgian parlour, a Victorian Study (to the side of which is an original garderobe, believed to have been used by Henry VIII to complete his royal duties…), and a rarely-used chapel from the days of the social club. At the very top of the house, a squatter’s mural has been left intact, with their bedroom recreated around it.

Outside, whilst much of the original garden from the estate is gone, what remains has been transformed into the Breaker’s Yard, a contemporary garden that features a caravan whose interior resembles a mansion house, a bus that has become a potting shed, and iron gates onto which model vehicles have been bolted…

9 notes · View notes

shortcutschildrenssalon · 5 years

Photo

National Trust Easter Egg Hunts

Easter holidays are here, and lots of local attractions are open for the season, with plenty to entertain the kids in the spirit of spring – and some of the best ones have trails and hunts to keep them occupied and burn off some energy too.

National Trust properties have been running Easter Egg Hunts in association with Cadbury for several years now, and they are always very popular – so much so, that one year they almost ran out of chocolate at some venues!

Shortcuts salons are all around the country, so we’ve picked out some of our favourite National Trust properties near you for an Easter Egg Hunt this year.

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/waddesdon-manor/features/easter-holidays-at-waddesdon-manor

Designed as a holiday home, in the style of a French chateau, Waddesdon is a really special place. “Claim a chocolate prize or take part in a nature themed outdoor trail, suitable for all the family. You can also enjoy our beautiful grounds with stunning displays just starting to come into colour.”

Dunster Castle, Somerset

Dunster Castle is a fantastic day out – and you can even arrive by steam train. Built as a fortress, and evolving into a family home, there is lots to see and centuries of history to explore. At Dunster Castle this Easter:

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt: a rabbit's tale

6 - 28 April, 10am - 4pm

Have a Go Archery and Pistol Shooting

7-10, 14-17, 21-24, April, 11am - 4pm

Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/EasteratFountainsAbbey

There aren’t many more beautiful walks than the one round Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Combine it with an Easter trail, and it’s the perfect family day out this spring.

“Nature is gradually waking up at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with daffodils blooming, primroses decorating grassy banks and the birds are filling the sky with song. Come along for a nature inspired trail, the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt and crafts in Swanley Grange.”

Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hanbury-hall-and-gardens/features/easter-at-hanbury-

“We’re open every day during the Easter holidays, so come and see us to try your hand at our trails, hunts and activities. From Saturday 13 - Thursday 18 April and Tuesday 23 April - Sunday 28 April, our Easter holiday activities will take place with a Spring Nature trail through the parkland, discovering some of nature's secrets at Hanbury Hall. We also have our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt taking place on the Easter weekend (19 – 22 April).”

Sutton House and Breaker’s Yard, Hackney: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-house-and-breakers-yard

Built by a Tudor courtier, Sutton House has been used by an astonishing number and variety of people down the centuries. Learn more about this unique building over the holidays. Follow the trail to uncover the traditions of Easter throughout history at Sutton House and Breaker’s Yard to win a chocolate egg when you finish.

Enjoy the holidays, and don’t forget to tell us what you’ve been up to when you come in for your back to school haircut!

0 notes

wikitopx · 4 years

Link

London, the capital of England, is always a good place to make a trip, but it's a particularly lovely area to visit in the fall.

As the summer crowds disperse and the leaves turn yellow, the city's parks provide a colorful setting for autumn walks and cozy pubs that serve comfortable food. And the seasonal chill provides the perfect reason to take refuge in some of London's annual museums, galleries, film festivals and food and other attractions. And here are the top 10 Things to Do in London in the Fall.

1. Stroll Around a Park

London may seem leafless at first glance, but this is where eight royal parks cover 5,000 acres and some large open spaces such as Hampstead Heath and Clapham Common. Grab a coat, scarf, and hat and hunt for seed conkers from horse chestnut among brittle leaves. For spectacular autumn colors, head to Hyde Park to walk among more than 4,000 trees; Hampstead Heath to detect old oaks and maple trees; and Richmond Park to see the deer fighting with it during the breeding season.

2. Visit London's Museums at Night

Explore some of London's top museums after dark during October's Museums at Night weekend, a bi-annual event that encourages attractions to throw open their doors to showcase their treasures in quirky ways. Many of the venues are free to enter, but some of the special events may incur an additional fee.

3. Hunker Down in a Cozy Pub

'Tis the season to take shelter in a cozy pub with a mulled wine or a pint of ale by a crackling fire. History fans should check out the Spaniards Inn at the edge of Hampstead Heath, a 16th-century pub where Charles Dickens and John Keats used to drink, and the Mayflower. The Gun in Canary Wharf is home to cozy nooks and open fires, and the Ship Tavern in Holborn serves excellent roast dinners in its candle-lit dining room.

4. Tuck Into a Sunday Roast

Traditionally served on a Sunday, the roast dinner is a British institution. This hearty dish is made up of roasted meat (usually beef, pork, chicken, or lamb) served with roasted vegetables (typically potatoes, carrots, and broccoli) alongside stuffing, savory Yorkshire puddings, and lashings of gravy. Top picks include Hawksmoor for its duck fat roast potatoes and bone marrow gravy, the Jugged Hare for its rotisserie-cooked game, and the Harwood Arms, London's first Michelin-starred pub.

5. Catch a Famous Film Festival

The festival has been going strong for more than 60 years and is known for its diversity, including feature films, short films from both established and new talent, and international and European premieres.

6. Explore London's Haunted Spots

Explore London's spooky side at Halloween with a visit to one of the city's many haunted houses, pubs, and theaters. Highlights include the almost 500 years old Sutton House and Breaker's Yard, a former house and school in Hackney where ghosts have been spotted roaming the oak-paneled rooms; Theatre Royal on Drury Lane for star-studded sightings (currently closed for renovation) and Highgate Cemetery where a 7-foot-tall vampire and a floating nun are said to haunt the gothic tombs.

7. Sample Dishes at London's Best Restaurants

Several restaurants offer great value meal deals throughout the month so it's an ideal time to take a bite out of London's dining scene.

8. See Fireworks Light Up the Sky

The date marks the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate the protestant King James I to replace him with a Catholic head of state. At Bonfire Night events, you'll likely see effigies of Fawkes on top of bonfires, and you can try traditional food like toffee apples, parkin cake (gingerbread), treacle (molasses) toffee, and baked potatoes.

9. Immerse the Kids in Harry Potter

Spend a beautiful fall day behind the scenes and watch the variety of movies, including the Gryffindor common room, the Hagrid thermal hut, the boys' dorms, and more. In addition, kids will love to see costumes and props as well as learn how special effects and electronic animation bring such huge international success to the series.

10. Get a Taste of Africa

At the famous Trafalgar Square in late October, see Africa on Square, in honor of the Black History Month. You will enjoy a taste of African music and dance from across Africa, crafts, markets and many food stalls. Children can enjoy the talent show for young artists and face painting, as well as participate in free workshops on making mosaics and dyeing batik-style clothes.

The above are the travel destinations we think will suit you. Wishing you a journey of lots of fun and happiness. And here are top 10 things to do in London in the Fall.

From : https://wikitopx.com/travel/top-10-things-to-do-in-london-in-the-fall-702128.html

#Wikitopx #Wikitopx - Feed

0 notes

suttonteamrealty-blog · 7 years

Text

196 MARKET Street Brantford, ON N3T 3A8 - Sutton Team Realty | https://suttonteamrealty.ca/?p=101066

Just Listed for sale - Sutton Team Realty

196 MARKET Street Brantford, ON N3T 3A8

Great investment property. renovated large 3 bedroom apt. plus commercial unit. close to public transit, schools and shopping. includes new laminate and ceramic flooring, new kitchen, bathroom and main floor laundry. new fixtures with new windows. there is newer wiring , breakers and new roof shingles. two driveways. single detached garage. large back yard . units are occupied. great for student housing.

#suttonteamrealty #brantfordrealestate #realestate #justlisted

0 notes

williamemcknight · 7 years

Text

Enter the SGD awards 2017 designing for community space is open to non-members

Have you designed a fabulous community garden or are you part of group running a community garden that deserves to win the SGD Designing for Community Space Award?

If the garden has been designed by the community, or by a designer commissioned by the community, and is funded by a not-for-profit project, you can enter it into the SGD Awards 2017.

The site can be temporary or permanent garden so long as it is used by, or owned by a community.

Last year’s winner was the Breaker’s Yard, a fabulous fantasy garden, created by Dan Lobb MSGD for the National Trust’s Sutton House in London (pictured). The SGD are looking for another worthy winner to take this year’s accolade.

You need to submit your entry form and fee by 2 June 2017, and get the actual project submission in by 16 June 2017.

For full information and entry form please visit sgdawards.com.

0 notes

melibau84-blog · 7 years

Text

National Trust Properties by Public Transport

I refuse to drive in London. Crazy European driving is just not my thing. Also I enjoy getting lost in my thoughts as the Conductor skids around Cyclists and people running across main roads.

The downside is that it can limit what I can see and do. There are some places I know if I ever want to visit, I will have to straighten my spine and get behind a steering wheel. And I know if I was a tourist, I would not want the stress of learning a whole new set of road rules!

But until that day comes, I’ll keep exploring what I can with the English Public Transport System. I’ve listed what I’ve done so far and if I do more, I’ll add them below. And every single one of them was worth it!

1. Osterley House - Piccadilly line to Osterley. 20 minute flat leveled walk from station to house. You do walk through a long drive and past the great lake to get to the steps.

2. Knole - Southeastern Rail to Sevenoaks. I believe there is a bus, but I walked up a small hill to the High Street and followed the signs into the park. It took me approximately 30 minutes to walk. Walking took me through the park where I walked through woods and passed a herd of deer. There was another hill, but at the top was a spectacular view of Knole.

3. Morden Hall Park - Northern line to Morden. 5 minute flat leveled walk to a side entrance opposite Morden Hall Medical Centre.

4. Sutton House and Breaker’s Yard - Overground to Hackney Central. It’s a 5 minute flat leveled walk through St John’s Churchyard Gardens.

5. Ham House and Gardens - District Line to Richmond. 30 minute flat leveled walk from station to house via the Thames.

6. George Inn - Literally a minute walk from Jubilee/Northern line to London Bridge if you take the Borough High Street exit. The inn will be on your right hand side. You may miss it as you need to be looking for a gate instead of a building. After all it is London’s last remaining galleried inn.

7. Fenton House - Northern line to Hampstead (don’t get it confused with Hampstead Heath or Hampstead South stations). Turn right and it’s less than a five minute walk up a hill.

8. Stonehenge Landscape - South West Trains to Salisbury. There was two of us so it was cheaper to catch a taxi. If it was myself there is a bus, but I think we had to wait 30 minutes and it was too cold! As a NT member, I received free entry to view the Stonehenge site.

9. Hughenden - Chiltern Railways to High Wycombe Station. There is a bus if you don’t want to walk 40 minutes. But then you’ll miss out on walking through Magnolia Park.

10. Chartwell - I live near Greenwich so I caught the 261 bus to Bromley North station. Then jumped onto a 246 bus (You can also catch this bus from Bromley South Station) that terminates at the front door of the visitors centre. Quite handy as it was rainy the day I went!

11. Runnymede - South West Trains to Egham. 15 minute flat leveled walk to entrance.

12 - Petworth - Southern Trains to Pulborough. If Southern is running on time, then the No 1 stage coach will be at the bus stop in less than 10 minutes. You’ll need to alight at Petworth village and follow the signs, which takes about 2 minutes.

I have about 14 places I still want to do so I’ll update as I complete each trip!

#lilmelsuk #nationaltrust #travel #daytrip #london

0 notes

suttonteamrealty-blog · 7 years

Text

28 Beckett Drive Brantford, Ontario - Sutton Team Realty | https://suttonteamrealty.ca/?p=77626

Just Listed for sale - Sutton Team Realty

28 Beckett Drive Brantford, Ontario

Large executive home in mature West Brant location. Features three plus one bedrooms and four bathrooms. Impressive entrance as soon as you enter. First floor features office, separate living & dining rooms with hardwood floors, Kitchen features granite counters, overlooking family room featuring wall-to-wall book shelf/entertainment center with decorative brick around gas fireplace. Laundry room with entrance to and from double car garage. Upper Master bedroom features ensuite with jacuzzi tub and shower, all bathrooms feature, glass or slate. Lower quarters of home offers large finished recreation room with pool table, bedroom/second recreation room and three piece slate bath, tons of storage. Comfortable deck, yard, Sprinkler system, 200 amp breaker, all LED lighting. Curently the Main floor office and formal living room are being occupied by in laws, "suite" (just take doors off from living room to dining room for full house occupancy)

#suttonteamrealty #brantfordrealestate #realestate #justlisted

0 notes

williamemcknight · 7 years

Text

SGD Awards 2016 winners announced

Tommaso del Buono MSGD and Dan Lobb MSGD have taken the two most prestigious awards at the Society of Garden Designers’ fifth annual awards ceremony, receiving the Grand Award and Judges’ Award respectively in front of an audience of 400 guests.

The accolades were presented at a ceremony in London where 22 awards were announced including a Special SGD Award made to Society Fellow John Brookes MBE FSGD and a Lifetime Achievement award for Christopher Bradley-Hole FSGD.

The Grand Award, the most celebrated award of the evening, went to Tommaso del Buono for a series of gardens for a Chateau in Provence with sweeping views over the Mediterranean. The judging panel called it a ‘clearly presented, self-confident piece of landscape architecture’, commenting on the designers clear understanding of the organisation of space and his ability to handle the site with great competence. The garden was also named best International Garden where the panel called it a ‘very useable garden on a human scale’ and a ‘very accomplished piece of work.’

There was a unanimous decision to award the Breaker’s Yard community garden designed by Dan Lobb MSGD the Judges Award. Sited in the ground of the Grade II listed Sutton House in Hackney, the garden was transformed into an inspiring community garden using materials and props such caravans, coaches and trailers to create surreal and fantastical play and multi-functional spaces. The judges called the project a ‘very well thought out design that works extremely well in its setting.’ They also remarked on the great selection of plants and complimentary materials used to create interesting levels and spaces around the building. The garden was also chosen as the winner in the Designing for Community Space category.

There were several newcomers to the 2016 Awards including Joanne Willcocks who was granted the Big Ideas, Small Budget award for her Lakeside Garden project that the judges called a ‘beautifully effortless garden designed to enhance a lovely view’. Others included Daniel Shea who was named this year’s Future Designer for a garden surrounding a Game Keeper’s Cottage that the judges felt was an ‘exceptional design that met the client’s brief in a bold, yet sympathetic way.’

Andrew Wilson FSGD and Gavin McWilliam scooped three awards on the night in the Roof Garden, Hardscape and Public or Commercial Space categories, while Andy Sturgeon FSGD took awards in the both the Small and Medium Residential Garden categories.

The Historic Garden Restoration Award went to The Walled Kitchen Garden at Fulham Palace designed by Lulu Urqhart and Adam Hunt. The judges said there was now a ‘sense of wonder stepping into the walled garden of Fulham Palace’ remarking that ‘the garden had regained its purpose, with vegetables and fruit in abundance.’ They recognised the sensitive and intelligent choices that had been made, both with the plants and the use of space and said ‘the research and careful attention to the past, whilst acknowledging the present use of the garden had resulted in a thoughtful and exciting restoration.’

Arabella Lennox Boyd MSGD won both the Planting and the Large Residential Garden awards for The Hermitage, a multi-level garden in Somerset. The judges called it a ‘playful design with excellent planting.’ Remarking on the sophisticated interpretation of the classic style, they said the garden ‘responded beautifully to the landscape’ and was ‘a very competent design.’

Other awards won on the night included: Dan Lobb MSGD in the Paper Landscapes category and Karena Batstone MSGD who won the People’s Choice Award – the only award in the competition determined by public vote. The two new Award categories for 2016 were won by Andrew Wenham MSGD and Chris Parsons MSGD for the Garden Jewel and Healing or Learning Garden respectively.

SGD Chair, Philippa O’Brien MSGD said: “The SGD Awards is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the very best in garden and landscape design and I am particularly proud to see so many new faces among our winners this year”

There were three winners in the two Student awards. Jane Finlay and Victoria Chesterfield were the undisputed joint winners in the Student Design – Domestic category, while Richard Riddle took the award for Student Design – Commercial. The judges called Richard’s project a ‘very balanced design which felt very responsive to its site’ whilst commenting on his excellent graphics which allowed for a very readable plan.

Other special awards given on the night included the SGD Lifetime Achievement Award – an award granted to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the landscape and garden design profession. The Award, which is gifted by the Council of the Society of Garden Designers, was given to designer, author and teacher Christopher Bradley-Hole FSGD.

The SGD Council said: “Christopher Bradley-Hole has been at the cutting edge of the garden design industry since the mid 1990’s. His contemporary RHS Chelsea Gold Medal winning gardens of 1997, 2000 and 2001 lead the direction of garden design into a new era and inspired us all. His work has raised the profile of the garden design profession and the importance of garden design in the planning of new buildings and urban spaces and we are delighted to be able to honour him with this Award.”

0 notes