Bow to the Queen of Slime, the Queen of Filth, the Queen of Putrescence. Boo. Boo. Rubbish. Filth. Slime. Muck. Boo. Boo. Boo.

Haddon Hall!-this quote really doesn’t describe Haddon Hall, but this scene from Princess Bride was filmed their in the courtyard. This was actually one of my very favorite spots, the building was boarded up for hundreds of years then reopened completely untouched by time and gotty boarough style! Very medieval and gothic it was fantastic to see the wear on the building, like a stone that was so worn down from traders to the Hall, and pew seat worn by ancient bums. In the big hall, where a scene from Pride and Prejudice was filmed, there was a huge table that underneath still showed the wear from the knives used to eat the food. The kitchen was amazing too, one spot, where the stone was 3-4 inches thick; it was worn right though from cutting!
The Garden’s of Haddon Hall were beautiful to, moss covered stone framing rain covered vines and plants. The view looked over the exquisite country side with green covered hills and archers and archers of forests!
Next to the Chatsworth House which was the most massive and elaborate we’ve seen yet. Starting first with the gardens where a fountain scaled the hill, where you could walk up in the freezing water…yeah, had to do it! The gardens were natural and felt like walking though the mountains, but in England, everything is that much more green and lush. Their were huge structures of rock piles, covered with moss and vines. I shouldn’t call these garden’s because it’s more like a national park, than a garden! One of my favorites was the maze garden with tall cut shrubs, we didn’t get too lost! Then down the hill to the iconic Pride and Prejudice reflecting pond with the giant spouting fountain with the golden stone of the House behind. Then we headed inside for a look at the massive rooms, so gorgeous! My favorite was the entry hall, with fabulous stairs leading in 3 or 4 different directions and all the top floors looking down! Beautiful painting and woodwork! There was a fantastic style about it to, a mix of classic design with contemporary touches, put in place by the current family. They also had an exhibit of how house was dressed for filming and some of the pieces used in the film. You then exited into a gallery full of Romanesque statuaries, just like Miss Bennett looked though! It really was stunning! I picked up some apple juice, made from apples grown on site…they had summer and winter…naturally I had to try both! As we headed back, we passes the beautiful country side and I envied those who spent their days enjoying this landscape! After getting home, we headed back to Piccadilly Circus do find a few souvenirs…last time being able to really hit the shops here in London…cause I’m off to Scotland for 3 days!