The original house (or rather palace) was built by Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain - but underwent alterations and had additions under the guardianship of two influential families. Some of its visitors included Anne Boleyn Elizabeth I and Jane Austen......
I should have visited the two places in the other order.. grey and dull skies in the morning when in beautiful gardens... the sun came out in the afternoon when I visited a house!!
It's a very large estate and I didn't have time to do it justice. Had a walk through the grounds to the house.. a timed-tour around and then a visit to the cafe for a cuppa and a scone before the drive home.
I will go back when it's less crowded.. it was, after all a bank holiday Sunday and the beginning of the school half term.. and the Vyne Estate is a great place for family picnics down by the lake.
The weeping willow providing a 'canopy' over the water..
and into the house...
and before the journey home.. a very tasty fruit scone with a cuppa....
As I walked back to the car park.. a Red Kite flew over and disappeared.. just managed to grab a shot!
Families of Greylag Geese
A rather large bull amongst the cows... rather glad there was a fence between us...
Lovely day out and I shall visit both West Green Gardens and The Vyne Estate again..
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