Our mystery trip took us to Wimpole Hall. Nr Royston in Cambridgshire. I really enjoyed the day but have to admit I feel a little jaded now. So I have chosen just a few of the pics taken and offer a short commentary.
House
The house is a grand 18th Century building, the largest in Cambridgshire ,surrounded by extensive parkland, about forty miles from our home. Among other claims to fame, Rudyard Kipling's daughter lived here in the early 20th century. We went around the house a couple of years ago, but had not seen the gardens in the Spring. A lovely day gave us the opportunity just stroll around in the sunshine. To enjoy it to the full takes a whole day without being rushed
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Lake
The lake would have been a very attractive feature, except that the swans which came over to meet us were clearly miffed that we hadn't brought any food for them and tried to eat David instead. The lake was also home to various geese ,ducks and coot.
Rare Breed Centre
Tamworth Rare Pigs
Glouster Old Spot
Newborn lamb I forget the breed
Long Horn Cattle
Soray Sheep
