Of course we actually lived days 8-15, but they were taken up with looking after the In-Laws, catching up with paperwork and a rough patch with The Hubs.....it was not an easy week!
By day 16 we found ourselves with a small person who needed to get out and about (as we did!)
As she is looking at 'Turrets & Tiaras' when she returns to school (and this is likely to involve King Henry VIII!), we thought we'd visit the stunningly beautiful Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
Here it is in the distance......
..and up close.....
Beautiful with its moat full of Koi and these gorgeous houses.....
Of course, we had to photograph the all important portcullis.......
This is the other side of the moat (to the right of the front of the castle).....
Look at these amazing woven willow deer.....bet they'll look great through the mist on an Autumn morning....
There is a great kids adventure playground here, a couple of mazes, an open air theatre. We had to stop for the obligatory ice cream....
Then Little Lady got hold of the camera, I have to say, she's rather good (she took the next 5 photos).....
..in the rose garden......
...with permission from one of the gardeners to walk on the grass and smell the roses......
...this was her favourite, called 'Nostalgia'....beautiful!
Love the magenta rose against the green.....I think she captured this one so well.....
Finally, just when she was getting tired....we lead her to the water maze! Needless to say, she found a bit more energy!
There is a way to pass through the maze without getting wet....but that's just no fun, is it?
Good job Mummy had packed a towel and spare clothes!
Thoroughly recommend a visit here...The Hubs and I plan to return, just the 2 of us to take a tour of the castle....they have accommodation here too, so who knows!
More days out and fun planned, so until the next time....take care.
Love
Nora
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