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Open tomorrow at 10:00-17:30 (admission ends at 17:00)
300***23:“Cardinal Wolsey purchased this area in 1514 and began construction in 1515. The palace was built entirely in Tudor style with 1,280 rooms inside, making it the most magnificent building in the country at the time. Later, because of his wealth, Wolsey attracted the king's dissatisfaction. After his death in 1530, the palace became the property of Henry VIII. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn moved into the palace and began to expand it. King Edward VI of England was born here. It is said that Elizabeth I used this place as a love nest to avoid the eyes and ears of Parliament.
Today, Hampton Court Palace shows the world two completely different sides. From the west, you can appreciate the charm of the red Tudor palace of Henry's era and the brilliant features of Renaissance garden art; and the ancient backyard is the magnificent symmetry of the Baroque style designed by Christopher Lane.”
M57***60:“2024 London Mayfield Lavender Manor has opened for business. It is a great place to relax with friends. Lavender, a symbol of love and romance, represents nature and nobility. With the summer breeze, the flowers are gently fluttering and the fragrance is overflowing. At 51° north latitude, Mayfield Manor is in full bloom with a purple sea of flowers that makes people yearn for and imagine!”
M43***62:“If you want to see a nice view this is the place to go in surrey. The car park can get busy. This place have toilets and refreshments. Lots of pubs near by”
TheForkUser:“Excellent service from Joseph who was friendly and helpful. He gave us excellent advice and made sure we had a great visit. The food was excellent as always.”
TheForkUser:“The lunch was excellent with good choices, the staff were friendly and we would definitely return. A very good location after a visit to Hampton Court.”
TheForkUser:“I took a friend to the Toby Carvery in Redhill for the first time. While we were waiting to be given a table, the first thing we heard was a lady behind the bar angrily shouting at the restaurant staff: "What's the point of me being behind the bar and training you if you don't let me train? I might as well go home." This was very unprofessional and not a little embarrassing for us to hear. My friend was not impressed. However, once seated, the carvery food was great. Special mention to our waitress, Alex, who was lovely: very friendly and chatty. We wish you well, Alex - you'll go far!!”
TheForkUser:“We had a great evening, very helpful staff and good choice of food. Only annoyance was the waitress asking what drinks we wanted just as we had arrived and taking our coats off, also one of the group had not yet arrived. Apart from that, we all enjoyed our meals and the buzzy Friday evening atmosphere.”
TheForkUser:“Great food in a more casual historical pub setting. The food standard is very much fine dining (genuine "gastro" pub), and we really enjoyed our lunch.”
TheForkUser:“Wow what can I say but it's a little gem of a place. We took my son and his partner and had a lovely time. Food was fantastic and would highly recommend. Service was five star and would definitely go again ( and we travelled 55 miles to get there!!)”
TheForkUser:“Took my mum for a birthday lunch. Staff very polite and attentive. Food great, lovely atmosphere, jazz music just right volume. No rush to finish. Perfect access for wheelchair user in our group and plenty of space. We had a lovely time”
TheForkUser:“The staff waiting at table were excellent , particularly the waitress who was friendly and chatty without being too much. Good ambience, busy but still quiet enough to hold a conversation. Friend with hearing issues managed to cope.”
TheForkUser:“We all really enjoyed our visit and would be more than happy to go there again . The food was really excellent. Really attentive service and the complimentary Limoncello ended our meal perfectly. Sharon”
TheForkUser:“Had a really lovely meal and a special desert for my friend’s 87th Birthday. Teresa was our waitress and she excelled in her friendliness and professionalism.”
travelererer:“There weren't too many people, so it was great not to have to wait in a long line. The experience was great. I ordered a lot of food, and the taste was really amazing, especially when paired with the store's drinks. The strawberry flavor was my favorite.”
噼里啪啦:“As a last resort, I booked outdoor dining at Sorrel and asked two friends to come over. Although we didn't have a tasting menu, we basically ordered everything on the menu. Although it is also a Michelin one-star restaurant, to be honest, it is really average. The appetizer was nothing memorable, and the truffle pasta sauce was a bit too salty, which really buried the aroma of the white truffle. The duck was the only good dish, but it was strange that there was a lot of fennel, which made the taste quite distracting. The sea urchin butter with grilled pork chops made me even more confused. The sea urchin butter did not have the sweetness of the sea urchin, but only the fishy smell of seafood. In short, I don't particularly recommend this restaurant, but during the epidemic, it is not easy to come out and have a good meal, so eat it and cherish it.”
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