Sizergh Castle, A Visit to the Rock Garden
Explore the stunning autumn colors of acers in the rock garden at Sizergh Castle, a historic gem in the Lake District.
Hardcastle Crags
Early this week we ventured out from Lytham for a scenic escape into the heart of West Yorkshire’s countryside to Hardcastle Crags. After an easy 80-minute drive, we arrived at Lower Midgehole Car Park, ready to stretch our legs and soak in the early signs of autumn. First problem, it’s in Yorkshire, but we managed…
Speke Hall again and other stuff
Thursday was the last full day of the school holidays that we would have our grandson. After our visit to Speke Hall earlier in the summer, we thought it would make a great day out for all three of us, so, off we went. Despite the weather forecast being a bit iffy, apart from a…
Speke Hall
Looking for a day out yesterday, we realised we hadn’t been to Speke Hall for ages. Speke Hall is a National Trust property which sits right beside Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th…
Chill Out at Acorn Bank
It’s been a really busy month so far. I repeated the Beacon Fell walk with 2 good friends from Southport about 10 days ago. The post showing the original walk in May is HERE. Then we had big Grandson’s 23rd birthday at the rather wonderful Solito Posto in Lytham. Small Grandson says it has the…
