A340 fan

Pretty good experience easy to get too from central Berlin set train fare of 4 euros and about took about 25 minutes
On line checking obviously helps to speed the process, the security queue was about 10 minutes unusually the security staff were extremely friendly
despite me not putting all
liquids in the bag I was pulled over and the security guy joked that the Germans miss nothing

Definitely worth a visit even on a wet miserable day in October, the staff were extremely friendly and knowledge inside the house there is so much to see, so much wealth but possibly not as grand as some other houses but the upstairs rooms show just how comfortable life was, in complete contrast downstairs, visiting the servants areas, with kitchen, food preparation areas and many other working rooms
Once outside the house there are extensive gardens and grounds with plenty of areas for picnics etc, small shop selling quality groceries.

Delamere woods are beautiful and if your lucky you can walk for ages without seeing a single sole, parking is expensive at £2.50 for an hour if you park at the visitor centre the parking charges are higher

Excellent site to see a huge variety of birds in natural surroundings, main entrance is looking a little tired but don't let that put you off, the admission staff are very helpful and welcoming, inside the main building is a gift shop and cafe, once outside you immediately see a large area of water with lots of different birds, walkways then lead you around the site with a number of hides en route many sited opposite areas of water, there is a picnic area with tables and benches close to the main entrance.
Parking is free and on site.