Half term is a chance to relax and recuperate, usually. Not this time, we had to keep ourselves out of the way. We couldn't stay in and so we decided to check some local national trust properties.
There are a couple of properties nearby but as it was out of season they were all closed. We found a couple further afield, I asked GO which he preferred and we headed to Southport and Rufford Hall. Not only as it open it had a half term event on.
They had laid the main hall out as if for a Tudor banquet.
There was food, outfits and entertainment all to set the scene. We were able to feel how heavy the dresses worn by the ladies were. There was a bread kneading station and everything was permeated by the smell of the fire that was roaring away in the great hall.
As National Trust members we are used to the grandeur of stately homes like Waddeson and Stoke Park.
What I have noticed about the properties up here is that are all quite dark and Tudor. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but occasionally the gloominess can feel quote intimidating and, dare I say, spooky.
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