A Day Out at Sudeley Castle and Gardens

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We went to Sudeley Castle in Glos the day after my birthday. I was determined to enjoy my birthday this year because last year My Dad died the week before.So it was a meal out on Fri and a day out on Sat.

I’ve numbered the flower pics which are unknown to me so please feel free to help me out.

This is the Castle most of it is closed except on certain days.

(1) These were the first flowers I noticed

and this was the first wildlife. Getting this photo wasn’t easy.

This model was in the exhibition in part of the castle. It was very interesting like a small museum.

Henry VIII was a regular visitor there and even brought his wives along too (lucky girls}

I loved these they were silk I found them in the museum and just had to take the pic.

So now it’s out into the beautiful gardens.

(2) I thought these may be Autumn Crocus or Colchicum

I know this is a Dahlia can you see the fine spider web?

This was the Knot Garden and the next 2 the Queens Garden so named because 2 of Henry’s wives would often be found there.

(3) Are these Anemone?

“I’ve been here so long I’ve turned to stone”

This is Ode to all Gardeners

The biggest Dandilion clock I’ve ever seen. Or is it something else?

This Rose smelt gorgeous.

(4) Don’t know this one.

(5) Aster?

(6) Any ideas?

This is the church in my photo ‘The Cyclamen Church’ (this can be seen in My Photos)

One of it’s Stained Glass windows

We found this egg shell in the Secret Garden which led us on to :-

The Pheasantry. This one looked like his markings were painted on.

There were lots more Pheasants but at this point my husband disappeared with the camera.

Another view of the church as you come out of the Pheasantry

This is the original entrance and exit to the Castle Grounds and this is where I say Goodbye and thanks for taking a look. I hope it inspires you to visit if you live close enough.

Lesley

• 20 Sep, 2009
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