smoked mackerel pâté

A couple of weeks ago Hodnet Hall Gardens opened its doors for the 2025 season. We had other plans on the first two Sunday’s that it was open, a Chesterfield overnighter and a small family gathering for mother’s day and my mum’s birthday.

Today was the perfect opportunity for our first visit of the year. The sun was kind to us allowing us to sit outside and enjoy our lunch in the sunshine. Although served differently the smoked mackerel pâté was every bit as good as I remembered it from our previous lunches at Hodnet Hall.

Following lunch we strolled around the gardens, enjoying the spring flowers in the spring sunshine.

Tulips

Magnolia Blooms

Magnolia Blooms

Magnolia Pathway

Magnolia Pathway

In the Magnolia Gardens

Magnolia Gardens

Curious Cows

Me Amongst the Blooms

Apple Blossom

Walled Garden Pathway

Tulips

Tythe Barn

By the Waterside

A perfect afternoon.

6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 6th 2025

6 Responses to “Sunshine and Pâté”

  1. Melody Jacob says:

    There’s something special about returning to a place that holds good memories, especially when the food and surroundings remain just as delightful. The magnolia blooms must have been a beautiful sight in the spring light. I shared a new post; you are invited to read: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2025/04/amazing-guidingcross-hoodie-testimony-faith-hope.html Thank you.

  2. What a lovely day!
    The hut reminded me of St Fagan’s in Cardiff.
    They look alike.

  3. Shabana says:

    How nice you found food as good as previous times,rare thing actually

    Omg ,these are so many awesome blooms and trees ????????♥️
    I loved each bit of this post ????

    Thanks for making my day ????♥️

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