Sandringham is the Queen's country estate and it happens to be only a 45-60 minute drive from our house. They only open the estate for visitors for two shorter periods of time, and we were fortunate to get a gorgeous weather day on our visit. We went on Sunday and it happened to be a market day so we bought some really nice fruit and cheese and had a little picnic. The boys both got to jump on the trampoline in harnesses which is one of their favorites. If the queue had not been so long, I would have gone too. Looks like so much fun! 
The house itself was beautiful and we got some neat shots of the grounds and building's features. After the house we went to the garages. It was pretty cool because you could see the actual cars the royals have used since the early 1900's. It is a working garage during the family time at the estate complete with a working gas pump! We found several different models of hunting cars and carriages used on the grounds and then went through the room with all of the hunting trophies. Let's just say those cars are WELL used. 
After tea and snacks we walked around the other side of the house and found lakes. There is also a beautiful old church on site. 
There was a great nature walk around the grounds and we had so much fun exploring. We found the grave sites of all the royal dogs. One of them in particular was a companion of the Duke of Edinburgh and two of the Queen. 
The house itself was beautiful and we got some neat shots of the grounds and building's features. After the house we went to the garages. It was pretty cool because you could see the actual cars the royals have used since the early 1900's. It is a working garage during the family time at the estate complete with a working gas pump! We found several different models of hunting cars and carriages used on the grounds and then went through the room with all of the hunting trophies. Let's just say those cars are WELL used. 
After tea and snacks we walked around the other side of the house and found lakes. There is also a beautiful old church on site. 
As always, the details down to the crowns on the tops of the lamp posts and the royal crests on the flowerpots are fun to spot everywhere. We had a great day and I'm hopeful we can go back again as I particularly enjoyed the little gift shops! I purchased a few cute gifts along with some of the pressed apple juice from the royal orchards. They allow you to pick apples in the royal orchards in the fall as well. I think the boys might enjoy that! 
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