Not afraid to show its romantic and wistful side, the National Trust has been encouraging a wide range of different personalities to lower their guards and share with us places that positively affect their wellbeing and happiness. These lucky and diverse people include former rugby international Austin Healey, model David Gandy, actor Jude Law, and chefs The Fabulous Baker Brothers. This follows research that suggests that about 84 per cent of the public who were questioned admitted to having a favourite place.
An interesting point that emerged from this in-depth study was that about four out of five people said that visiting their favourite place had a bigger impact on their wellbeing than shopping or going to the cinema. About a third of those people (31 per cent) confirmed that their favourite place was where they grew up, while the same number chose a recent holiday destination. One in four (25 per cent) said that the location of a childhood family outing rang the right bells.One in ten romantically-minded Brits shyly said that their special place was where they were married and in the same vein, five per cent proposed (pardon the pun) where they sealed their engagement. 87 per cent said their special place made them happy just thinking about it, with three quarters of those surveyed (75 per cent) revealing the place they loved the most had strong family connections.
Check out the list below to get some surprising replies:-
Actor Jude Law shares the stunning Cliveden House in Berkshire as his special place. A country retreat on a grand scale, Cliveden’s magnificent gardens and breath-taking views have been admired for centuries.
Actress Kim Cattrall nominates the wonderful Blickling Estate as her special place, one of the most majestic and complete country estates in Norfolk.
British Model, David Gandy has his favourite photograph of Melford Hall in Suffolk as his nomination. This unassuming, mellow brick mansion is full of surprises for you to discover.
Tom and Henry Herbert, The Fabulous Baker Brothers want you to share their special place Dyrham Park near Bath. With wonderful views over South Gloucestershire, you can see why this is a favourite place of theirs.
Nell McAndrew, Model and fitness expert has that special warm feeling about the beautiful 17th Century Ham House in London.
Johny Pitts, CBBC Children's TV Presenter has fallen in love with the stunning countryside views at Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District.
Sienna Guillory, Actress best known for her role in Resident Evil shares Blakeney in Norfolk as her nomination . Blakeney is perfect because its wide open spaces of natural and eye catching coastline.
Hugo Taylor, Made in Chelsea star loves to visit Carlyles House in Chelsea, which was once the home of a Victorian celebrity couple in the heart of one of London's most creative quarters.
Austin Healey, former England and British Lions rugby player is very happy to share his love of Conwy Bridge as his special place, featuring the elegant Conwy suspension bridge and toll keepers house.
Naomie Harris delights in the breathtaking Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire as her special place.
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