I woke up to find that my back was thankfully back to normal with no unpleasant twinging pains. We decided to visit a National Trust property called The Vyne and arrived just as it opened. We obtained a timed ticket and set out towards the house. After a slight detour due to faulty map reading (not mine I am pleased to say) we arrived at the house just in time for our ticket slot. We had the house almost to ourselves as most of the other visitors to the property were attending a race event that was taking place in the extensive grounds of the property.
When we had completed the house tour we visited the garden areas before having lunch in the National Trust cafe. After a bit of wavering on Mr Cs part we decided to visit another National Trust property called Hinton Ampner. The reason for the indecision was because the first floor of the property is currently closed due to storm damage to the roof that took place earlier this year. We made the right choice, the gardens were wonderful and well worth the visit. The summer sunshine added to our enjoyment. I was quite taken with some glass friendship hearts that were on sale in the National Trust shop and I couldn’t resist buying one to add to my collection of hearts 
In the evening we dined in The Old Vine which is not to far away from the hotel we were staying in.
My question is answered.
I did smile
I had almost completed this post when I saw your question on my previous thread flash up as the email came in. I had already answered your question before you asked it 
I must say, I have never visited a national trust house/garden,but I now wish that I did.
Do they ever have tea shoppes in them and tables and chairs on the grounds to sit amongst the blooms?
I love all things hearts(and flowers) too- especially glass hearts!
Most National Trust properties have tea rooms. Sometimes we visit a National Trust property specifically for lunch
I will photograph the heart in due course
very well kept property, Cheryl
National Trust properties usually look smart.
Cool place and amazing photos!
Have a nice day!
Photographer Gil Zetbase
http://www.gilzetbase.com/
Thank you
I hope you have a nice day too.
You visited a beautiful part of England. We have been to Avebury, beautiful pictures. Great memories to keep.
I want to go back to Avebury again, on a quieter day
I am glad you like the pictures.
Lovely buildings and beautiful gardens
It was the garden in the second one that was my most enjoyable part of the day
The Vyne seems like an unconventional and unique building from the front and yet the second view is rather quaint overlooking the well kept flower bed. I like your composition on the third picture which displays variety in one shot.
It seems peculiar that you should have a timed ticket at a very quiet time, although once set in stone, I’m sure the National Trust would be loathed to waive this structure for potentially busy weekends.
On a side note I seem to be mixing in more cultured circles this year with a visit to Bowes museum last weekend and a hastily organised trip to NT Wallington Hall next weekend. No doubt I’ll be asked to join next weekend again
The building is a very small part of the original structure which was at one time a Royal Residence.
I think the reason for the timed ticket is because the house is being repaired after storms earlier this year.
Wallington is a great place to visit, especially the gardens. Unfortunately it rained on my visit and I didn’t explore them as much as I would have liked.