Sandringham was a casual Sunday afternoon drive from Gorleston, on a fine autumn day! When we arrived, there was a country market in full swing as well. It was the first time this had taken place and it will be a monthly event if successful. For people who are staying longer than the 2 months we have left, it would be a great place to 'stock up'.
This royal family residence in set in 25 hectares of landscaped gardens and lakes, and is open to the public when it is unoccupied by the owners!!
Queen Victoria bought the house and an 8000 hectare estate in 1862 so as to give her son the Prince of Wales (later Edward V11) somewhere to call his official residence.
The park-like gardens are very well laid out and it was a very pleasant place to leisurely stroll around.
The house itself is home to a museum that contains a collection of vintage cars, photographs from the last 100 years and other royal memorabilia. When you enter the house you see the sunroom where the Queen reads the morning paper, the room for pre dinner snacks, the dining room and lounge. Prince Philip is an accomplished painter and some of his work was also on display.
About 8000 hectacres is leased out to farm tenants while the remaining hectares are managed by the Crown Estate as forestry.
It was a place where many people picnic and take walks through the forest (this is outside the house & gardens) with their dogs and family. A popular spot for everyone.
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