So to be invited to a breakfast event, that happens to be in West London, in one of the most beautiful buildings, with a stunning walled garden, was impossible to resist. And I was not in the least disappointed. Fulham Palace really is a hidden gem.
As breakfast was offered I did feel I had to cycle there to work up an appetite (never been known not to have one, but anyway), so an early morning ride through Richmond Park got me off to a good start. I also had in mind the crazy Norwich 100 cycle ride that I have stupidly entered and is only 10 days away, so opportunities for training on dry days are not to be missed.
Having been greeted by Adam, who knows everything there is to know about how to make a venue look fab for your party (he has a passion for lighting, so can turn your grass blue and your sky pink if required!), we were given a delicious breakfast by Max the resident Cypriot Chef - dainty baked brioche topped with scrambled egg, herb scones with cream cheese and smoked salmon, fruit kebabs, Danish pastries, freshly squeezed juices such as beetroot and apple - it was delicious.
After that we needed to stroll around and start working it off, so were given a tour of the house and grounds.
Fulham Palace is lucky enough to be given Lottery Funding, so has recently been refurbished, along with Bishops Park that is near-by. What a great area of West London - close to the river, near to public transport, but really tucked away so you feel you are in the country, in your own private space.
And what is even more amazing is that you can visit this stunning house and gardens for free - what a great way to spend a day.
And on top of all that I did do some net-working, and was lucky enough to meet a really interesting lady who lives not far away and runs a great website that covers everything you may need or want to know about food - take a look.
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