Comments on: Alnwick Garden – The Grand Cascade http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/ Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:04:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12940 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:35:29 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12940 The temperature isn't too bad over here. The temperature isn’t too bad over here.

]]> By: Welshcakes Limoncello http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12938 Welshcakes Limoncello Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:15:31 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12938 It looks lovely. I coulod do with standing under that water at the moment! It looks lovely. I coulod do with standing under that water at the moment!

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12931 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:28:36 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12931 I would look good to music :-) I think it gets enough visitors already ;-) I would look good to music :-) I think it gets enough visitors already ;-)

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12930 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:27:33 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12930 It was rather difficult to get picture without too many people, it was busy because the weather was so nice. The Duchess certainly had a good vision and things have developed since I last visited 18 months ago. There is so much to see that there wasn't time for everything. No doubt I will be back again ;-) The rose garden is a little bit like home from home for me because a lot of the roses come from David Austin which is very close to where I live. I suppose the tractors keep the children happy and not bored whilst the parents enjoy the fountains. It was rather difficult to get picture without too many people, it was busy because the weather was so nice.

The Duchess certainly had a good vision and things have developed since I last visited 18 months ago. There is so much to see that there wasn’t time for everything. No doubt I will be back again ;-)

The rose garden is a little bit like home from home for me because a lot of the roses come from David Austin which is very close to where I live.

I suppose the tractors keep the children happy and not bored whilst the parents enjoy the fountains.

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12929 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:22:49 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12929 It was and the sun helped ;-) It was and the sun helped ;-)

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12928 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:22:27 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12928 That sounds like a really great thing to see and thank you :-) That sounds like a really great thing to see and thank you :-)

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12927 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:21:49 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12927 I think you would love it :-) I think you would love it :-)

]]> By: CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12926 CherryPie Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:21:30 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12926 It is impressive to see :-) It is impressive to see :-)

]]> By: London Caller http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12924 London Caller Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:19:28 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12924 It is indeed really grand! ;) They should make it a musical fountain at night. Great chance to attract more visitors to generate more income. :) It is indeed really grand! ;)
They should make it a musical fountain at night.
Great chance to attract more visitors to generate more income. :)

]]> By: J_on_tour http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2011/07/11/alnwick-garden-the-grand-cascade/comment-page-1/#comment-12921 J_on_tour Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:03:03 +0000 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=6199#comment-12921 You have done well to capture these superb shots almost people free. In my opinion this single feature was the spark that breathed new life into Alnwick ( the tourist business was just ticking over previously in comparison to the present time) as it was the catalyst to inspire many into visiting the garden when it first opened. It was however difficult for me to understand at the time how the cost of this could be justified, but The Duchess' long term plan was proved right. I won't steal your thunder about everything else you have to show about other garden features and the town but look forward to your next few posts. Once again, it's been far too long since I took friends visiting from Somerset (5 years ago) and I hear that there are always new developments being created in the garden. I didn't realise the function of the tractors until I read this as I couldn't understand why the children's entertainment should spoil the photographers enjoyment.... I'll need to go first thing next time !! You have done well to capture these superb shots almost people free. In my opinion this single feature was the spark that breathed new life into Alnwick ( the tourist business was just ticking over previously in comparison to the present time) as it was the catalyst to inspire many into visiting the garden when it first opened. It was however difficult for me to understand at the time how the cost of this could be justified, but The Duchess’ long term plan was proved right. I won’t steal your thunder about everything else you have to show about other garden features and the town but look forward to your next few posts. Once again, it’s been far too long since I took friends visiting from Somerset (5 years ago) and I hear that there are always new developments being created in the garden. I didn’t realise the function of the tractors until I read this as I couldn’t understand why the children’s entertainment should spoil the photographers enjoyment…. I’ll need to go first thing next time !!

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