Westonbirt Arboretum

Had a lovely trip out to Westonbirt Arboretum known in the autumn for it's incredible display of colourful tree's.

It is home to 2500 different types of trees and has a 2000 year old Lime tree.  

Alongside that they have a canopy walk where you are up at the top of the trees which is great.  For the kids a Gruffolo sculptures bear statue which is cute along with other amazing wood sculptures.

There are many different walks you can do around the woods, some areas are dog friendly. Wow who'd have thought there were so many different breeds of dogs!  

They had a small group of talented people working with wood and willow on the day to show what you can make. 

It is also so great to get down close to nature and see what's on the forest floor. 

So if you in the area I recommend taking a trip. 

Berrington Hall National Trust

I decided as it was such a lovely day yesterday to take the van out for a day trip.

I've been to most of the local National Trusts near me so checked Google maps and found this new one.  It was just over 50 miles and a glorious drive through some of the Hereford countryside, as the Trust is just outside Leominster. 

Before I set off I got out the Flask and sat and did a spot of knitting in the van. 

This weekend they had an event at the hall that to collect the surplus apple's. 

The floral Garden was lovely. 

The Cyclema are so pretty. 

Then it was time for a nice cuppa and knit with a view. 

Then I had a walk around the house which from the outside did not look grand, but goodness it was a surprise. 

The detail that goes into the costumes is incredible. 

The last living relative that owned the house Mrs Carley lived to 100.  By all accounts was a lady who took no messing. 

She lived in the house, well just two rooms her bedroom and a sitting room and she had one house keeper and a cook who cooked her meals.  It was owned by the National Trust but the public were not allowed in her rooms.

The grounds were created by the famous Capability Brown. A beautiful woodland area and a lake.

I hope you've enjoyed my little visual day trip of this great place and if your ever passing I highly recommend a visit.