First Stop was Rising Castle in Castle Rising.... and confusingly it is known as Castle Rising Castle as well!!
Although it is an English Heritage property it is not owned and managed by them. Which I assume explains why the audio guide is a £1 and not free?
The castle was built some time after 1138 by William Albini. There is a story that a French Queen threw him to her pet lion and William wrapped his cloak around his hand and ripped the Lions tongue out. The most famous resident was Isabella the She Wolf (wife of Edward II)
There was a couple of Kestrel's displaying around the castle.
Then to Houghton Hall which was built by Sir Robert Walpole the first Prime Minister although technically there was no such thing as a Prime Minister at the time.... QI will tell you its Arthur Balfour.
Houghton's white deer!
There was a Damien Hurst exhibition here... most has gone but the sculptures remain.
On my way back I saw a Red Kite
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Lovely set of photos Pete. The castle sounds really interesting and the Hall interior is superb. The gardens look wonderful too and I do love the white deer. So much to see and do in Norfolk - feeling a tad envious!!!! :)
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