We decided to go off and explore another National Trust property at the weekend, Charlecote Park. It was raining, of course (we’ve yet to visit any of these gardens when it’s dry – oh, how I long for that day!), but the flowers were still out and looking rather colourful…
And, at the exit there, they have a rather lovely little plants nursery, which if it hadn’t been raining, I suspect I’d have spent a fair bit of time (and cash!) at…
I’m certain this means Spring is lurking somewhere near, doesn’t it?
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That was the first open day of the year I think at Charlecote wasn’t it, we very nearly went there but opted for slightly closer to home! I love the house and gardens. You managed to get some beautiful images considering it was raining too. Is that your new camera you’re having a play around with? And absolutely agree with you, a nice seasonally warm day is long overdue xx
Yes, my new camera was getting wet! I loved it there, though a drier visit would be preferable..!
What is it with this damn weather? On the plus side, the raindrops on your photos are absolutely beautiful.
Yes, rain does at least make for pretty photos!
just love all those pots of lovely flowers and you got some really nice close up shots the primula was lovely #HDYGG
Thank you. Loads of lovely colours there x
that looks like a wonderful place to visitā¦ I love NT houses and gardens and I often visit in the rain too š that nursery looks amazing and so neat! x
It was beautiful, but would be better in sunshine?!
Beautiful photographs! #HDYGG
Thank you x
spring has sprung! love the pic of that sweet red and yellow flower
Hooray! Thanks š x
What a pity it rained !! Though I love the closeup little red flower and the white hyacinths too. Looks like you’re getting plenty of practice in despite the weather not cooperating !!
Oh yes, and I do love photographing flowers! Just be nice in the sunshine…! X
Well at least the weather will have get the numbers down, I think the flowers look great with the rain drops on them. I love your primrose pic.
Thank you x
such lovely photos!
Thanks! x
Going to any of the lovely National Trust gardens is always a danger, they have so many wonderful plants for sale.
I know, and they usually have books – dangerous places for me…!
I love Charlecote Park and use it a stop off point on the way to my sister in Sheffield. I love the sensory garden and the sweeping banks of the river. Wish it was closer š
I really loved it. It was our first visit there, but we will be back. I’ve blogged more about our visit in a post that’ll be up on Saturday, so look out for that one š
I love the raindrops on the petals and leaves. Looks beautiful there. And how lovely to see a daffodil, sure sign spring is here xx
Thank you. It is lovely there x
Wow, that primrose shot is stunning, especially with the rain drops! And I love the look of those cabbage-like plants…shame your excursion into the shop was cut short because of rain.
I do love that one, too. It was a shame, though it did save me some money!
We must go to our local National Trust garden soon and enjoy its spring offering. Love that yours sells plants too. I spy rows of Heucheras which I love. Great pics especially with the rain drops on the primrose.
Thanks very much. I don’t like the rain, but I do like the effect on my photos!
Oh yes I can’t wait for long sunny days out in NT places too! Bring on Spring! #hdygg
It’ll be lovely! x
What a brilliant looking garden centre – those in France are often quite poor so visiting a good one is always on my To Do List when I pop over to the UK.
I can’t imagine not having a surfeit of garden centres around!
Such lovely photographs š
Thank you š
Ah such lovely big and bright photos – love them to bits , especially that nursery shot at the end. Oh how I’d love a good rummage there!
Spring is here, bright and beautiful – ace isn’t it?
Sorry about the delay in commenting, Iām back from my trip now and loving reading through all the posts. And as usual ā thanks for joining in x
Thank you, I do love seeing the splashes of colour when we’re out and about now. It surely means Spring has arrived?!
Hope you had a brilliant trip, and thanks for hosting x
What a fabulous post Jocelyn, it looks wonderful there. I love the close-ups especially that red and yellow number – just gorgeous! Hope you’ve had a lovely weekend š
Charlecote looks stunning – we’ve been working our way around the NT properties near us but that definitely looks worth the journey – any top tips?
It is so beautiful. We definitely want up return and explore again in the sunshine. The house was beautiful and take cash ready for the plant sales!
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