Princess for a day

A couple of weeks ago me and my boyfriend took a well deserved weekend away to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Wow what an incredible place. I drove all the way there and let me just add, my first time on a motorway. The drive itself went very well and instead of going to our hotel we went over to Warwick Castle. Now this is a place that if you havent already you need to visit. This is where I got to feel like a princess for the day. 

You might be wondering why?

Well this castle is huge, grand and a sight for many eyes. With so much to see theres no reason for me not to feel like a princess for the day. I was super surprised with how much that was to do at Warwick Castle, as soon as we walked in and saw everything we could do we was stumped where to start. So we worked out when the tours were and what we wanted to go on. After that a nice peaceful walk around the grounds taking in the breathtaking views and taking advantage of the perfect photo opportunity. The grounds are certainly special, with acres of land and the river Avon running directly along the castle. There is no better or more peaceful place on earth I could of asked to be. You are able to go up all of the towers and the views are of incredible things. The feeling of standing that high above everything else you can understand why the kings were seen so highly. From these heights you overlook the town of Warwick and isn't it a pretty one. The old style properties keep the town in keep with its incredible history. But still the town is busier than ever but hasn't lost a shred of its history or beauty. The tours were full of information and we left knowing more about the castle than we ever thought we could know.  

The stately home of the castle is something of awe. With the largest weapon collection in the UK kept in the great hall. With everything on display for the public to see you can spend a lot of time here just looking over what they have built over the years. With many suits of armour to be seen and stories to be told. Some of my favourites were the the odd suit, which was used to show the fact not everyone could afford the armour all at once. This then resulted in odd suits of armour, for instance two very different legs. My other favourite is the Childs one. Which would be worn from about 6, when they learnt to shoot arrows. By 12 they would of perfected their technique.

When it comes to the state rooms they are something of awe again. With rooms that I never dreamed of walking into. Furnished to the highest of quality it was a sea of gold. It is in most places you look. One of the things that caught my eye was the ceilings, I know a little strange. But these were works of art so delicate it took your breath away. The history of these rooms will always stick with me. The people who have lived or have stayed in the castle all have their own story. One of my favourite rooms to visit was the chapel. Now I'm not religious by no means but this place was bliss to me. I honestly could of sat in the pew for hours just looking at the stained glass and my peaceful surroundings. The castle is know for its weekly parties which always had to better the last. I honestly can imagine this was the place to be.

When we got outside again as the sun was shining and it was beautiful what better thing to do than explore the grounds some more. When we came across the conservatory it was not only a breathtaking sight itself but also home to many peacocks. I have never been this close to a peacock and for it to walk straight past your legs was an unbelievable sight. With miles to see everywhere you look there is not one part of the gardens you shouldn't pay a visit too. Especially if you are into your engineering. As if you follow the winding path round it brings you to the mill and engine room. This was completely up my boyfriends street, but for me it was just as amazing. To be able to stand and watch such an important part of the castle working away is amazing. Inside the engine room there is no shortage of machinery to be seen, some no longer working and some as close to originals as possible. 

This has to be one of the most amazing places I have visited in a while. What really took my breath away is, it is the people who visit who upkeep this stunning building in all its glory. No loans or funds, just the public visiting is what keeps the magic alive. I happily walked around all day and honestly I would love to do it all over again. there is nothing more tranquil than standing up high on one of the towers overlooking Warwick busily going about life below you. 

A Norfolk Blondie

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