Richard Mitchell

"Every single member of staff says "expresso" instead of "espresso"."

"Posh-looking Wetherspoons. A bit fighty still."

"Arrive at 8am to beat the crowds and the heat."

"You can get around the gardens in about an hour; they were smaller than I expected. Beautiful, though."

"The music appears to mostly be deep house, but the volume is low enough to talk easily."

"Be very clear with custom orders. Asked for mushroom and sweetcorn, received ham and mushroom. Not ideal for vegetarians."