Last weekend was busy but not in the gardening sense, we gave ourselves the weekend off and had planned a visit to Leicestershire but as we headed south the weather turned drizzly so we turned around and headed back north and out of the drizzle. As we were passing close to NT Clumber Park we decided to stop off there. This turned out to be a good move and we spent the afternoon amongst the squirrels and goslings. I posted about this here
Sunday, camera batteries fully charged we headed for Hodsock Priory where they were opening for the weekend to share their bluebell woods at its peak.
After a quick coffee in the woodland cafe we decided that we would look around the rest of the garden before visiting the bluebells. We visited the garden in February when Hodsock was open for the snowdrop display. Over the months the views in the garden had changed completely giving us plenty more photo opportunities.
It's really difficult to do justice to the bluebells with a mere camera but we gave it our best shot. These are just one or two of the vast number of photos that we ended up with.
If you would like to see more of our photos of the visit you can view using the links to our online photo album.
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What a magical sight to behold! I haven't visited a bluebell wood for some time. I do know if I lived near this place then I'd hold a season ticket, for it looks like a place well worth returning to through the year to see the seasonal changes. Thank you, I really enjoyed this and am looking forward to watching the video later.
ReplyDeleteHodsock is a private house, Deborah and only opens it's grounds twice a year for snowdrops and bluebells. It also operates a wedding venue business. Groups can also book private tours of the house. Entry for the snowdrops was £5 and for bluebells £3. Like you I would like to see the gardens in summer and autumn.
DeleteIt looks fabulous, both snowdrops and bluebells are best viewed en masse in my opinion so definitely worth visiting somewhere like this to see them. I've just seen your last post about vet visits, I do hope that Tivvy's okay.
ReplyDeleteWe did enjoy our visits, Jo.
DeleteTivvy has had two operations. The first was to remove a lump from her side which turned out to be bone which formed as she had too much calcium in her blood, This warranted the removal of one of her parathyroid glands. Her calcium levels are now normal and the vet is satisfied that the procedures were a success. Other than two nasty scars and patchy fur you wouldn't know anything out of the ordinary had happened to her. It was a worrying time though waiting for test results, something that you know only too well, and to hear that she was OK after the operations.
I'm so pleased to hear that it all went well. That poor little doggy has had her fair share of bad luck where her health is concerned, let's hope that it's all done with now. I know how worrying it is when there's anything wrong with our furry friends so I hope you can breathe a little easier again now.
DeleteThanks, Jo
DeleteI enjoyed a virtual stroll in the park, Sue. Bluebells are such pretty, I remember your post about snowdrops as well.
ReplyDeleteThe video is beautiful, thanks Martin.
Glad that you enjoyed it, Nadezda.
DeleteMarvellous :)
ReplyDeleteThe bluebells were spectacular, Michelle.
DeleteOh those bluebells look breathtaking Sue. You must be pleased that you made the decision to turn back north :)
ReplyDeleteThe bluebells were incredible, Anna.
DeleteWow! Such a amazing Place! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCamp fire reminds me of my schooling time! ;)
The camp fire is a nice detail, Malar.
DeleteOh...those bluebells! Heavenly! We're off to the lakes with the dogs for a week Friday, I fear the bluebells may have gone over by then. That camp fire is the icing on the cake.xxx
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasant day weatherwise too, Dina. Our cameras were bursting at the seams with photos and video. Enjoy the lakes.
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