Managed by Nottingham City Council, Wollaton Hall is a very, very impressive old house... certainly not bad for a council house! And you should see the size of the garden that comes with it!!! There's a lake, bluebell woods, lime walk, orangery, shrubbery and deer strolling about with antlers and everything! Superb!!
Something we didn't get to see that I think would be great is the Industrial Museum, where they have 'Sunday Steaming Events'... no prizes for guessing it's on a Sunday, but appears to be the last Sunday in every month. Working with the Nottingham Arkwright Society, the rare Basford Beam Engine is in steam, as well as a great collection of working steam and barn engines, a miniature fairground, threshing machines, blacksmiths and all sorts of other attractions.
The ice cream van in the car park and the cakes in the cafe are also worthy attractions, and I wouldn't say no to a pint in the pub over the road too! Wollaton Hall really is a great family day out.
You'll obviously need to keep dogs on the lead, but to see deer so close, happily munching on trees and lolling about in the long grass, is something that feels like a real privilege.
If you get a chance, just swing off the M1 at junction 25 and spend a couple of hours in the park. It's time very well spent indeed!
Rebecca, x
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That first shot of the deers is a gem Rebecca, really cute, nice light and fun composition. Would love to go there myself!
ReplyDeleteThanks Glyn, good to see you again :-)Yes,it's a terrific place for an afternoon out if you ever happen to be in Nottingham! Was back there again last weekend for a classic car show. There always seems to be somehing going on and even when there isn't, there's still plenty going on, lol. x
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