Block off a good day to enjoy a winter trip to Hampton Court Palace

Rose Martin suggests a return ticket stocking-filler to see one of the glories of the Tudor Age and a house of two sides, Hampton Court Palace.

IF there’s one good present to give this year, it’s a return flight to London — especially with prices reduced for January to March.

And there’s more to do than visit the shops — instead, go the history and gardens route and you won’t be disappointed — especially in one location on the bank of the Thames, in Surrey.