Calke Abbey is a Grade I listed country house near Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, in the care of the charitable National Trust. The site was an Augustinian priory from the 12th century until its dissolution by Henry VIII.

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Normanton Church - previously known as St Matthew's - is a grade II listed building built in the 1820s in classical style. It was to have been demolished as part of the construction of the reservoir (now known as Rutland Water) as it was below water level. In the end, the lower floor was filled with rubble and a concrete floor put in. It's now used as a venue for civil weddings and concerts.

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A white cottage by the canal and its partial reflection on a wintry morning

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Inspired by Flickr man Paul Benns' many lovely images from East Northants (check him out at www.flickr.com/photos/50094405@N04/with/35806117305/), I went off for a quick overnight visit to the area. So much photographic potential. Lyveden (a National Trust property) is just one of many gems within a few miles of here

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A stately home in the Derbyshire Dales and seat of the Duke of Devonshire, It's a Grade I listed building dating from the 18th century. It's been chosen several times as Britain's favourite country house. Glowing in some late afternoon winter sunshine

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