1 . East of England tour

Tour itinerary (行程)

Sunday 9 October: Check into our three-star hotel for the trip, Barnsdale Lodge, near Rutland Water. Enjoy a welcome dinner and talk by BBC Gardeners’ World magazine Associate Editor, David Hurrion.

Monday 10 October: First to Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens in Northamptonshire for a gardener-led tour, plus lunch. Then to the private garden of The Old Vicarage, Burley, where owner Sandra Blaza will share her gardening passion. Later, enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and a talk by Nick Hamilton, owner of Barnsdale Gardens.

Tuesday 11 October: Barnsdale Gardens consisting of 37 gardens in many styles offer inspiration for all. Nick Hamilton will be on hand to show you round. In the afternoon we’ll visit wonderful Elton Hall in Cambridgeshire for a tour of the private gardens with the head gardener and have free time to explore the formal gardens. We’ll have dinner at the hotel.

Wednesday 12 October: Boughton House, Northamptonshire, will open exclusively (专门地) for us, starting with a two-course lunch, and a talk and Q&A with our special guest Adam Frost. After lunch, we’ll take a tour of the gardens with the head gardener.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a busy itinerary involving a great amount of walking, with little or no access to assistance. Please bear this in mind when booking this tour.

5 . Camden Market

Whatever your cup of tea is, you’re bound to find something that you’re fond of at the Camden markets. The Camden markets consist of six markets in and around Camden Town, located near Camden Lock. The markets attract 100,000 tourists every weekend.

But believe it or not, the Camden markets are a relatively new addition to London, as the area surrounding Camden Lock was used primarily for agricultural purposes before the 1800s.

Camden Market Highlights

●Out of the six markets, Camden Lock Village is perhaps the most famous. This covered market is fully packed with all sorts of beautiful, handmade items.

●At Camden Lock Market you can find food stalls (货摊) offering food from all over the world, as well as handmade jewelry (珠宝), second-hand clothing, books, and other household items you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

●Check out Inverness Street Market. It may not be as big as the other Camden markets but don’t let that stop you, as here you will find a variety of specialty shops, and countless bars and restaurants.

●Camden High Street is a highly popular shopping area and is packed with independent shops, pubs, and restaurants, many of which feature some interesting designs that are worth taking a photo of. No Camden Town photo collection would be complete without a shot of the large black and orange dragon at Camden High Street.

Visiting Information

●Open: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

●Time Needed: 2.5 hours

●Price: Free

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10 . Tiger Tiger Burning Bright!

by Fiona Waters

Including a different poem for each day of the year, this beautiful book brings together different poetry encouraged by the animal kingdom. There are old and new poems from all over the world, by poets including Lewis Carroll and Grace Nichols — as well as lots of wonderful artwork.

Dear Ugly Sisters

by Laura Mucha

The first collection from exciting new poet Laura includes all kinds of topics, such as science, space, and classic stories. Other poems are inspired by events that influence us today, such as Dear Key Workers, which impresses respect for those who have helped us all during the coronavirus pandemic (新冠状病毒流行病).

The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

by A. F. Harrold

There’s all kinds of unexpected advice in this poetry book, whether you want to know about breakfast or parrots. Bringing together lots of silly poems by A. F. Harrold, it also includes fun illustrations (插画) by Mini Grey.

On The Move

by Michelle Rosen

illustrated by Quentin Blake

Two former children’s Laureates have joined forces to create this book. Michelle Rosen has taken inspiration from his childhood and family history, as well as stories of Migration from all over the world to create poems that will leave you with lots to think about.