The gardens open officially at the end of March but for the next week or so, they're open for a beautiful display of snowdrops. The place is stunning - a 17th century Manor house surrounded by gorgeous gardens which cascade down to woodlands, and full of little streams, fountains and lots of birds!
I can only imagine the sheer beauty of the gardens in the middle of summer and we'll definitely be back. There were very few people about and we spent a couple of very pleasant and peaceful hours wandering around, taking photos and talking to a very animated parrot who loved to say "hello" and "goodbye"! There were lots of plants for sale, a lovely little tearoom and a shop selling local produce. The peace and serenity were a real balm to my soul after the noise and chaos of last week and it was wonderful to sit in the stable yard with a hot chocolate and a slice of cake and feel the warmth of the sun after all the cold and grey weather we've been having recently.
So, that's two under my belt! On with the rest!
- Visit Saltaire near Bradford - a Victorian model village built by Sir Titus Salt for his mill workers.
- Drive to Berlin (maybe a bit dodgy this one but I'm going to persevere).
- Visit a UK Christmas Market.
- Walk through Dovedale in the Peak District.
- Make a Christmas cake.
- Write a short story - it's about time I got back into my writing.
Visit Coton Manor Gardens.- Climb at least one of the highest mountains in the UK - either Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis or Snowdon (hmmm...got to get that treadmill at the gym on a higher incline...)
- Visit Portmeirion in Wales.
- Ride one of the scarier roller coasters when we visit Florida, but NOT the Hulk!
- Visit the National Gallery.
Read Wuthering Heights.- Grow a Sunflower from seed.
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