Then on Saturday, Pete and I headed north to Gooderstone Water Gardens which were enchanting. En route we stopped at Walkers for brekkie.... rather yummy. The queue was rather long as there was a Biking event on and several bikers were in the queue ahead of us... but Sausage, Bacon and Egg rolls and a cuppa certainly made the wait worthwhile.
As we walked around the Water Gardens, a new picture seemed to open up around every corner and, although amazingly it was acceptable weather for a change (normally we have anything but!), the flowers certainly added some lovely colour to the day.
This picture may look a little odd, but the Pike was very much in the water which was crystal clear and enabled us to see the fish quite clearly. I'm still surprised the picture turned out as reasonably as it did though.
OK so we had a quick cuppa and then went on to Oxburgh Hall. The wind had picked up quite noticeably by then so we were getting quite buffeted about.
OK so we had a quick cuppa and then went on to Oxburgh Hall. The wind had picked up quite noticeably by then so we were getting quite buffeted about.
There had been a scarecrow competition for local children and some amusing and clever exhibits were dotted around the garden.
I can recommend the tea rooms and especially the Harvest cake and Coffee & Walnut (shared between us so the best of both worlds :D ) What was odd though (and I imagine it could be lack of space) is that you placed your order from the menu without seeing any food on counters. It was then waitress service to your table; the latter we were escorted to... This is the first time I've come across this at a National Trust tea room.
So two varied and quite different, beautiful places to visit, a very tasty meal when we got back and I was thoroughly spoilt. Thanks Pete :)
A great day out and not a drop of rain or sign of fog...wow... weren't we lucky!