Top 10 Christmas Gifts
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 | This makes my top 10 Christmas gifts list because it's something truly unusual: a Medieval Banquet for Two a la King Henry VIII. Dine like the king by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just minutes from the Tower of London. Watch duelling knights, incredible magic and feats of strength, before dancing the night away. |
| Or have a right royal day out at the beautiful Kensington Palace followed by lunch at Brasserie Gérard Best known as the home of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Kensington Palace was also home to Stuart monarchs William III and Mary II, and the place where the young Princess Victoria grew up. |  |
 | A hamper in my list of top 10 Christmas gifts? Why not? Sometimes, arranging a dinner or special day out is not possible. But you could treat the England lover in your life to this Essentially English Hamper |
, which is filled with all manner of traditional tasty goodies, most of them from Prince Charles' Duchy Original's brand.Music has played a great part in English life and English history. This beautiful England My England CD celebrates our favourite composers and best loved tunes. From Zadok the Priest to Jerusalem and Abide With Me these are songs we all know and love. And when you have the Choir of Kings College Cambridge singing them... England, My England |  |
is also available from amazon.com | There's no better way to experience England's past than on a Steam Train Journey for Two! The Cathedral Express is pulled by fabulous vintage steam engines, and takes you on a journey of discovery to one of England's most beautiful Cathedral cities. What a way to see Canterbury, Salisbury or Chichester! |
For railway enthusiasts and history fans alike, Britain from the Rails is an enchanting journey into Britain's rail network. If you love quirky little stories, if you like to find out unusual facts about places you thought you know... then this is the book for you.Britain from the Rails: A Window Gazer's Guide |  |
is now also available from amazon.com | And finally, in my list of Top 10 Christmas gifts for England lovers, the gift for those who love England's whimsical side: Eccentric Britain  It's a hilarious little romp through the more unfathomable side of the English psyche. You may have tears of laughter running down your face, or wipe away a tear for some place or tradition that should have survived, but did not... Eccentric Britain |
is now also available from amazon.com| Windsor Castle is one of England's oldest and best preserved castles ... after all, it's home to the Queen of England! Explore Windsor's history, watch the changing of the Guard and finish the afternoon off in style with a traditional afternoon tea at the Harte and Garter Hotel, which boasts great views directly over the castle. |  |
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