On a beautiful sunny day a couple of weeks back, we made the trip up to Attingham Park, a superb National Trust property. It was our first visit and we were not disappointed. I’ll blog more about our day there and the house in the next few days, as there was so much to see, so for today, I’ll concentrate on the gardens.
There are extensive grounds and woodlands for strolling, meandering and playing in…
Signs of Spring were everywhere…
An orchard, with a tree that I really loved the look of..
It made me think of a person with arms outstretched. Right next to the orchard is a huge walled garden (I so love walled gardens!) that was originally the family’s kitchen garden for the household and guests..
I was fascinated by the little gardener’s hut in there, full of information and objects hinting at days gone by.
And in the huge courtyard, as I was leaving, they also had plant sales!
Its is just so very beautiful there. The gardens and grounds alone could have kept us occupied, but then we had the stunning mansion to explore, the outbuildings, stables, ice house, playing area, bookshop, cafe – so much to see! Pop by on Saturday when I’ll be sharing the rest of our day out there…
What a brilliant looking place. I love the criss-cross noticeboard, it would be a good way to store seed packets that need to be sown soon. And as for walled gardens – I want one! Somehow the hedges around my veg patch just don’t cut the mustard.
It’s gorgeous there. yes, I’ve now plans for a noticeboard like that, too!
Looks like a wonderful place to go. x
It is, so beautiful x
Beautiful! So many daffodils ad snowdrops – it’s like bottled Spring!
I love that noticeboard idea too, with all the flower cards tucked in *hatches a plan* – thank you for the inspiration and for joining in and sharing again. Such a happy time of the year!
It was so beautiful there. Yes, I’ll be having one of those noticeboards, I think!
Looks and sounds like a fab outing, gotta love the good old National Trust xx
Can’t go wrong! x
I love that tree! It does look like a great place to explore and one we’ve not been to yet, so I’m adding it to our list 🙂
Though you’d like the tree! Yes, add it, it’s gorgeous. And look out for my #CountryKids post on Saturday as there’s more, and I think you’ll like it!
Looks like you had a great day out, I love the treat. The pinboard in the little hut is a great idea, my greenhouse could do with one like that.
It’s a fab little board, I feel I need one!
I love a walled garden too and a good meander through woodland. Sounds like a perfect day!
It was wonderful!
oh I love walled gardens, such lovely places to sit and soak in the warmth of the sun! looks like a wonderful place to visit x
It was lovely x
I love that weeping willow kissing the water!
So beautiful 🙂
what a great place. i love to visit grounds like that. so peaceful…
It was. Sprawling and peaceful x
oh the sunlight through the tree is lovely and very much craved for, who has taken the sun again!!! i have to say i have never seen a shed look so tidy and nice before
It was lovely & such a warm day. I want it back, too!
I love walled kitchen gardens, there is something about them so magical. We are going to buy an annual National Trust pass and Shropshire is not far for us so I think a trip here is going to be happening. Looking forward to your other posts.
Oh yes, you’ll have to visit then. It’s so beautiful x
I so love that bridge =)
It looks really nice there and yes spring is here now!
Yes, hooray! X
Oh, it’s so pretty! All those gorgeous spring flowers. I love that tree and the sound of the gardeners hut 🙂
It is so lovely there! Already looking forward to going back 🙂
Yay! You had a day out without getting rained on! At last 😉 Looks like a beautiful place though and look forward to reading more about the house 🙂 xx #hdygg
I know – so exciting! It’s very beautiful there, and I’ve another post coming soon 🙂
Looks wonderful, those trees look rather eerie all branches no leaves
It is wonderful. Loved the trees, but yes, wouldn’t want to be there at night-time – very eerie!
I NEED a National Trust pass! I think it would actually force me to go and do things and explore new places x
Oh, you won’t regret it! It gives us somewhere lovely to go most weeks!
Oh WOW this looks soooooooooo beautiful!!! Look at that fab Daffodil!, I love seeing these! 🙂 #HDYGG
It is stunning there. Can’t wait to see it all blooming in the summer, too 🙂
What a wonderful place to visit Jocelyn, love the photos. It looks fabulous and oh so sunny too. Makes such a difference! I’ve missed the National Trust while we’ve had no car (it’s back now yippee!!), all their sites seem great.
Thank you. It’s beautiful there. So pleased you have your car back & can get back out now!
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Loved the first picture-super-and the bare tree and also the seed packet board with the trug in. Looks like a super place and everything looks better in the sunshine for sure !!
Thank you very much 🙂 It is lovely, and yes, sunshine helps! X
So glad you all love Attingham, I volunteer in the garden and walk my dogs there every day. Always peaceful and feel quite privileged to be apart of it.
Oh, how lovely for you. It’s a wonderful place and one I’m sure we’ll visit time and again.
It looks like a beautiful day out, I especially love the look of that orchard and the outstretched tree.
It was really sunny and quite warm. Lovely day for meandering round a garden 🙂