These are the first of the photos that I took on my mini break to Nottingham to celebrate my Mum becoming a lady of a certain age. The first photo is of the Tea Room which was the first port of call when we arrived at Hardwick Hall.
You can read about the weekend here and you can read about Bess who built Hardwick Hall here.
I’ve never been to Nottingham.
Looks like nice place to visit.
This hall is near Chesterfield and it is an interesting place to visit
Ha.. You know what I have always wanted to visit Chester.
This Chesterfield is not a field in Chester, right?
The Chesterfield I mention is not a field in Chester, but maybe there is such a field in Chester
Two lovely shots Cherie and i’m happy that you were able to take your Mum… for tea on the day that ladies turn age:-)
At our house that certain age is 29… has been for some time now….peter:)
Thank you
I think 29 is a good age to be 
Looks like a wonderful place to sip tea and chat for a bit.
Coffee is on
Especially inside out of that cold snowy day
It may surprise you but this is the place where I did most of my Christmas shopping on a saturday in December last year. I was taken by a South Yorkshire close friend & didn’t know about this place and had it confused in my mind with Haddon Hall. I opted for the second image also. As a point of interest, the entrance fee was less expensive during the Christmas fayre period although that was reflected in the the limited opening time of the house … worth it nonetheless.
This was my second visit and the view in the second photo wasn’t available to me last time. They were working developing the stable are which was not previously part of the visit.
Shopping in a National Trust property sounds perfect to me. I am not a one for visiting the shops.
beautiful castle
It is a lovely house
We have a place like Hardwick Hall near us. Quite like the style.
You will have let me know which one that is so that I can take a look
A National Trust place tht I have not visited.
It is well worth a visit!