Broughton Travel Guide

 evaanna Says:  Built in 1300 by Sir John de Broughton, the original house had battlements added to it by Sir Thomas Wykeham in 1406, but those are no longer there. The mediaeval house was later added to by the Fiennes family and gradually transformed into the Tudor manor we can see today.... 

 evaanna Says:  The first room you come into is the Great Hall, a large part of which dates back to 1300. In the hall there is a display of suits of armour and all kinds of mostly medieval weapons. You can also see the Fiennes family tree. Look at their colourful coat of arms in my picture.... 

 evaanna Says:  The castle gardens are a real beauty. The formal Ladies' Garden, enclosed within low walls, has gravelled paths and a beautiful pattern of low hedges which can be best appreciated viewed from the castle roof (see my previous tip). The informal garden on the other side of the... 

 evaanna Says:  To get to the castle we had to cross the bridge across the moat and then go through the crenellated Gatehouse, looking really imposing with its contours sharpened by the bright sunshine coming from behind. The structure was built in 1405 by Sir Thomas Wykeham and is the only... 

 evaanna Says:  If you climb to the very top of the stairs, you will get your due reward. The door at the top opens onto the castle roof where you can enjoy a lovely view of the gardens, the moat, the Gatehouse, the church and the fields beyond. You can take as many photos as you like,... 

 evaanna Says:  How do you prevent the local farmers' cattle or sheep from trespassing on your beautiful garden? There is no gate to stop them and a traffic sign 'No cattle' in whatever form wouldn't do much good. But there is an ingenious solution to the problem. Look at the crossing in... 

 evaanna Says:  If you live in one of those countries where you shudder at the thought of going out into the freezing cold, here is something for you. Boot warmers! You may not have realised until now you needed them but think of the comfort and pure pleasure they can give you. Just put... 

 evaanna Says:  We saw these bells in the cafe beside the Gatehouse. You must have seen similar ones in films depicting life of the nobility. The inscriptions above told you where the ringing came from, for instance the dining room, so the servants knew where their assistance was required....