Our October visit was to Mickleham Priory and gardens. It was a very rainy day but we did manage to see some of the gardens in between showers, which are lovely and worth another visit in the Spring to see them in full bloom.

We were lucky that the weather meant fewer visitors and we all spent a very interesting hour or so going around the Priory almost on our own. The history is amazing. It has obviously been a Priory but also private homes. One of the most poignant exhibitions was the bedrooms of the young evacuees from South East London, housed here during World War II. Some of their letters to parents were amazing that they did seem to be settled although missing their families.

There is a lot of history in every part of the Priory plus a wonderful cafe, bookshop and plant stall. A visit I would recommend.