We were heading for Gooderstone Water Gardens which neither of us had been to.
En route the car magically turned into Walker's snack bar so we could have a Sausage, Egg & Bacon roll and a cuppa!
There weren't many cars there (and there weren't when we left) which is a shame as it was delightful.
"Genius" at work.
although the tea room was tempting we were both a bit full so passed. The blogging world faints!
A few miles away was the National Trust Oxburgh Hall - the car park was chocker!
They had a scarecrow exhibition on.
Well it felt like time to eat. We couldn't decide on cake so we ordered a Harvest cake and Coffee Walnut and cut in half - very nice!
Inside the chapel.
The parish church, its tower collapsed in 1948 (I think).
5 comments:
The water gardens are beautiful. I'd love to wander around there. I love those toadstools behind the orange flowers. Enjoyed the scarecrows as well. Love the monk leaning against the tree, but, but, you do tease me terribly with things you know I REALLY like....ie: the skull on the wall in the church. Nick it and send it over, will ya!
ps: What a great shot you got of Tricia.
As you say, the weather was kind! perhaps miracles do happen after all.
Great day out and Gooderstone was magical... a surprise around every corner. Walkers and, later on, the cake is also worth a mention and thank you for a rather delish dinner..
A very relaxing time.... :)
Oh and the pictures aren't bad either ;)
Lovely photos, Pete. The Water Gardens look delightful and the scarecrows are wonderful. The monk one looks rather scary though! Sounds like you both had a great day.
Gooderstone water gardens are beautiful aren't they. We last went there last spring, and must go again soon. That church always fascinates me .. being mostly just a shell, and Pixie liked going into the little chapel (she's quite a devout little doggy). You've chivvied me on to visit Oxborough Hall, is it worth a visit? It always looks lovely from the road .. with my nose pressed up against the railings!! :-) Cindy
Hi Cindy
Oxburgh is worth a visit. The gardens aren't amazing but combined with a trip around the house makes for a nice visit. There are some estate walks as well.
The cake in the House Team Room was nice :D
Are you a member of the NT? worth it for a year to visit Oxburgh, MElford Hall, Ickworth, Peckover, Felbrigg and Blickling!
Pete
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