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The Abbey Gardens – Malmesbury

On the border of the Cotswold region lies Malmesbury. The mellow hilltop town of Malmesbury is peppered with ancient buildings constructed out of honey-coloured Cotswold stone. It's the oldest borough in England, having been awarded that status in AD 880, and boasts one of the county's finest market crosses – a 15th-century crownlike structure built… Continue reading The Abbey Gardens – Malmesbury

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The Rococo Gardens in Painswick

We have indeed been blessed with glorious weather to enjoy what England does best.

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The Smallest City in England – WELLS

In fact, our first stop was not far from there, approximately 11 miles, in a smallish village named Axbridge.

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The Oddest Town in England – Glastonbury

On our arrival in Glastonbury, the first glimpse we had was not of the mysticism and eccentricity; it was of all the hanging baskets bursting with blooming flowers.  They were a surprise and more than we had seen in other English towns. What a colourful and cheerful display. There were more surprises to come as… Continue reading The Oddest Town in England – Glastonbury