2. Hadrian’s Wall - The inspiration behind the wall in George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones, you can’t help but be blown away by the marvel that is Hadrian’s Wall. At 73 miles long, and featuring various Roman forts & museums; breath-taking landscapes; wildlife and (last but not least!) the cosiest of pubs, you are sure to find something for everyone on a visit to Hadrian’s Wall!
3. Castle Hopping - Northumberland is home to more castles than any other English county. Our favourite is the beautiful Alnwick Castle, the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor Castle. If you’re looking for a fun family day out we’d recommend Warkworth Castle, or Chillingham Castle is you’re looking for a thrill - it’s reported to be the most haunted castle in England!
inspired by…
Our Northumberland products are beautifully scented with Earl Grey & Cucumber, inspired by Lord and Lady Grey’s exquisite blend of fragrant tea.
Howick Hall was once home to British Prime Minister Lord Grey. It is also the birthplace of the famous Earl Grey tea blend, which was concocted especially for the earl there. Bergamot, which gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive taste, was used to offset the taste of lime in the water from Howick Hall’s well. According to one legend, a grateful Chinese mandarin whose son was rescued from drowning by one of Lord Grey's men first presented the blend to the Earl in 1803.
We like to think that we’ve captured the delicate balance of this exquisite blend with our Northumberland scent - fresh cucumber, bergamot and grapefruit meet jasmine, iris and tealeaf on an amber and musk base.
fun fact
Northumberland is the home of Hogwarts! Alnwick Castle was used in the first two Harry Potter films as a double for Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry (hence why it’s our favourite!).
Thank you as always for taking the time to read our blog, we hope we’ve inspired you to take a trip to beautiful Northumberland, or to bring Northumberland into your home with our Earl Grey & Cucumber products!
The Lancashire Candle
Candle | £25
Ditch the petrol station bouquet in favour of a rose-scented hand-poured soy candle. They last longer, smell better, and they are perfect for setting the scene for a romantic at-home date night.
Han-poured in small batches using 100% natural soy wax, this Red Rose & Patchouli scented candle is the perfect choice for a romantic date night.
The perfect accompaniment to a candle? Matches, of course.
As any candle lover will tell you, the act of lighting a candle after a long day is a ritual in itself. This elegant glass bottle filled with long-length safety matches is a beautiful accessory that will stand proud beside your red rose and patchouli soy candle.
For a Valentine’s gift that will last, opt for one of our floral reed diffusers. The delicate lavender and chamomile fragrance of The Surrey diffuser will gently scent your home for 4-6 months, and the glass bottle itself can be used long beyond thanks to our eco-friendly refills.
A subtle and relaxing floral blend, The Surrey scent boasts notes of fragrant lavender, calming chamomile, and a gentle touch of sweet vanilla.
What better gift to give your sweet pea than The Shropshire 3-wick? Inspired by the lush pink bloom that was engineered in the market town of Wem, our sweet pea scent has sweet, floral top notes and base notes of warm woods and vanilla.
With a burn time of 75 hours, our luxurious triple wick candles make for a beautiful centrepiece on your Valentine’s tablescape. A thoughtful and indulgent way of saying “I love you”.
A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.
Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.
Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.
