Yesterday, with a tip from some fellow American friends living in London, we set off for a hike through more of the English countryside. We walked along the Thames River path for a few miles and then stumbled upon this incredible setting, which of course, we had to tour. It's called Ham House, one of the many breathtaking homes owned and managed by the National Trust. Owned by one noble family until 1948, Ham House was built in the early 1600s and it has been the setting of many films, including Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austin-squeal of delight when I found this tip out). We enjoyed the gardens, had a cuppa tea with scones while overlooking the lawns, and then hiked back to London by way of Richmond Park, where deer roam free and the views of London are spectacular. We were even able to see St. Paul's Cathedral's dome from the hilltop!
entrance to Ham House
beautiful gardens
rows and rows of lavender--smelled so wonderful!
garden hedges and wildflowers
back of Ham House
garden path
view of Ham House from the vegetable garden
English Polo Field
church in Petersham (with wedding flowers, we think!)
narrow passageway
London in the distance from Richmond
I. Love. England.
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