Sheffield Park Gardens Water Lily Festival

Sheffield Park Gardens has an amazing annual display of Water Lilies.. probably some of the best I've seen.  This year, they have introduced a Water Lily Festival which comprises various events..

A display of giant Water Lilies..

 

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One of the innovations is a floating pontoon going out into the pond and water lilies.  I'm not sure about this... It's well constructed so feels very safe.  I didn't feel I got any closer to the water lilies and, if I'm totally honest, I would have preferred the view of the lake and lilies without interruption ,
However, this is such a personal view and there were those who loved it.

My goodness it's a struggle getting out of the water on a hot day!!

Egyptian Geese and Goslings

The 'real' thing

Mrs Mallard decided that dogs didn't need to drink and the bowl of water was far better served being a duck bath.. she bathed and preened for at least 20 minutes

and to end.. an enjoyable lunch of a fruity scone