Bebra Gardens is a small, attractive park close to Knaresborough Castle.
This hidden gem, which provides a haven from the hustle and bustle of the town centre is named in honour of the town’s links with Bebra, Germany.
The gardens are on a steep slope and there are sloping, meandering pathways leading through mature trees and conifers. The [...]
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Bebra Gardens – Knaresborough
8 Comments CherryPie on Nov 24th 2020
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RHS – Harlow Carr
One of Yorkshire’s most relaxing and innovative gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, RHS Harlow Carr is a showcase of horticultural excellence all year round!
Wonder through the tranquil surroundings of this stunning 58 acre garden and gain ideas for your own borders, or simply relax with family and friends on a leisurely stroll.
Find [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 28th 2020
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Valley Gardens – Harrogate
Harrogate’s Grade II listed, award wining garden was originally simply a footpath beside a stream from the Royal Pump Room to Bog Field where there are thirty-six different mineral wells. Valley Pleasure Grounds were opened in 1887. The gardens were extended by the purchase of ‘Collins Field’ in 1901 creating an area of 17 acres.
Behold [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Oct 28th 2020
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Middleton Hall & Gardens
It seems a lifetime ago since we took my Father in Law to Middleton Hall for Fathers Day last year. We had lunch in the courtyard coffee shop be exploring the hall and gardens.
The history of the hall spans over 1000 years:
Our history spans over 1,000 years so this means that we have a lot [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 18th 2020
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Hampton Court Castle Gardens
Now things are beginning to reopen we took the opportunity to visit Hampton Court Castle Gardens in Hope Under Dinmore. On arrival our first port of call was the Orangery Cafe where we sat outside in the sunshine enjoying a sandwich whilst taking in the view.
After lunch we enjoyed a walk around the gardens which [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 27th 2020
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Berkeley Castle Garden
6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 26th 2020
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.
T.S Eliot
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