The weather was so good throughout October that we made to visit another National Trust House. Hanbury Hall and Gardens in Droitwich, Worcestershire. Anyone visiting is strongly advised to go early and take advantage of the talk about the history of the Vernon Family, it is fascinating.
Our new year break to Torquay was cancelled due to problems at the Hotel and also with Wicksons Coach Company. In view of this we booked an alternative new years break with Harry Shaw Coach Company to the Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel just outside the M25 London Orbital Motorway. Here is a link to the hotel on StreetView.