It’s been a while since I’ve shared some photos so here goes. I hope you enjoy them. I’ve been out and about enjoying the countryside and fresh air.
A much needed break from my writing.
All of these gardens and great houses have fabulous walks, woods, lakes, and forestry as well as formal gardens for public enjoyment. They all have the most fantastic histories too. Check their websites for opening details, entry fees, and car park charges (where applicable). Members of The National Trust and of The Savill Gardens who pay an annual fee can enter free.
I have included websites where possible in case you are keen to know more or to arrange a visit yourself.
I’ve taken these photos on my phone camera.
I love reflections. This was taken by me at The Savill Gardens which is part of Windsor Great Park, Berkshire – The Crown Estate – (c) Jane Risdon 2019 Not far from London and 2.7 miles from Windsor Castle. http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/savillgardenTaken by me at West Green House and Gardens. The house and gardens are privately owned but administered by the National Trust now. When I first visited some years ago I wrote a blog about it and the owners attached it to their website. (c) Jane Risdon 2019 There is a lot of history attached to the house. RG27 8JB – This is situated in Hartley Wintney. http://www.westgreenhouse.co.ukFabulous display in The Savill Gardens. The gardens look different every time I visit. (c) Jane Risdon 2019The lovely Greys Court. A romantic Tudor house and beautiful grounds and woodland walks. Owned by the National Trust now it has an interesting history. It is situated in Rotherfield Greys, Henley-upon-Thames RG9 4PG (c) Jane Risdon 2019 http://www.nationaltrust.org.ukThe delightful treasure-trove that is Hatchlands Park. Filled with works of art and pianos from all over the world – owned by The Cobbe Collection Trust in association with The National Trust – and lived in by Alec Cobbe who has spent his life turning the house into an amazing place to visit. There are gardens and wonderful woodland walks with fields and farmland around it. The house has an amazing history too. Situated in East Clandon, Surrey GU4 7RT (c) Jane Risdon 2019 http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk The fountain at Cliveden former home of the wealthy Astor family, best known for their weekend parties and for its role in the Profumo Affair in the 1960s. Owned by the National Trust now, it is a hotel and most recently where the now Duchess of Sussex spent the night before her wedding to HRH Prince Henry of Wales. The original house dates from 1666. Lovely gardens and walks and limited access to the busy hotel with a guided tour. It is situated in Buckinghamshire (c) Jane Risdon 2019 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk Love this fab tree which was in the woods at Hatchlands Park. (c) Jane Risdon 2019A lovely little donkey at Hatchlands Park came up to say hello. (c) Jane Risdon 2019Another little friend came to say hello at Hatchlands Park. (c) Jane Risdon 2019The Savill Gardens (c) Jane Risdon 2019The Berkshire Downs, Oxfordshire (c) Jane Risdon 2019 Not far from White Horse Hill, Uffington, in The Vale of The White Horse. Nearby you will find the White Horse and also Wayland’s Smithy (Neolithic tomb -chambered long barrow) along the famous Ridgeway at Uffington/Ashbury, Oxfordshire. Date of the barrow is circa 36th-century BC. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk Horseshoe Lake in Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 8JW a wonderful place to walk – there are several large lakes close to each other and all sorts of water activities take place there. Even so, it is really quiet and one can walk for several miles without seeing a soul. (c) Jane Risdon 2019 No entry fee and free parking.The Valley Gardens at Virginia Water Lake and the civil parish of Old Windsor and Sunningdale in Berkshire – part of The Crown Estate which is adjoining The Savill Gardens in the borough of Runnymede, Surrey (Magna Carta was signed at Runnymede). A vast area of woodland, a huge lake and also many secret gardens and lovely vistas. Free Entry although the car park is not free. Again one can walk for hours and meet very few other people even when the car-park is full. Lovely any time of year, as is The Savill Garden. (c) Jane Risdon 2019 http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
I hope you have enjoyed my photos and the details with them which I’ve added so that anyone interested can find more information if they wish. Do let me know if I have inspired you to visit any of these amazing places.
Next time I’ll share some more. Thanks for being here. Jane x
All photos (c) Jane Risdon 2019 and All Rights Reserved.
I am pleased you enjoyed it Jennie. I usually do a proper longer blog post but I have a lot of writing to do at the moment. If you enjoy my ‘jollies’ feel free to browse my blog archives, lots of gardens and places of interest there with historical details and more. 2016 onwards possibly the better topics to interest you.
What gorgeous photographs, Jane! I too love reflections. I regret not taking more years ago, although I have quite a few. Must remove my techno-nerd-head and learn more about putting photos on line….Thank you both. xx
Oh thanks so much Joy. Yes the tech side of putting pics up can be daunting. It really is simple but that is easy to say – I know the fear of trying to do such things, ‘what if?’ always put me off for ages. I do hope you manage to do it and please let me know so I can enjoy them too. Good to see you here again xx
Cindy, thanks so much. I love taking photos of water and the reflections upon it. I shall have to post some others I’ve taken with the most wonderful Autumnal colours and skies reflected. Keep an eye out for next time. Do you take photos?
Margot, thanks so much. I love taking photos and of course, it is the camera and nature which enables me to share such fab views and subjects. I shall find some more soon. Appreciate your kind words. xx
I don’t get out much these days but when I do I love to see beautiful things. If you go to my archives you will see earlier Jollies to some fab places. Start about 2016 and work forward. I have to add lots of places as I have been naughty and not written lots of trips up yet. Churches, villages, lovely houses and gardens and so forth. If you love history and lovely countryside and gardens, browse my blog. Let me know if you do. xx
I love to walk and enjoy nature as I go. I look forward to seeing your photos. I am always interested in seeing what others take. I shall post more of mine soon. Have a fab weekend xx
Thank you Jane. I moved away from a place, where I could get great photos in December last year and until now, I haven’t found new places here with great motives. Enjoy your weekend too.
I love your beautiful photos. Its such a pleasure getting out and about with your camera isn’t it.
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It is and of course there are lots of good locations to inspire the odd murder story too. I enjoy taking photos, do you?
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These are all really beautiful Jane. I love visiting other gardens from the comfort of my home.
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Oh yes, it cuts down on back ache and feet ached…lol. x
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Thank you, Jane. Stunning photos, and a delightful read.
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I am pleased you enjoyed it Jennie. I usually do a proper longer blog post but I have a lot of writing to do at the moment. If you enjoy my ‘jollies’ feel free to browse my blog archives, lots of gardens and places of interest there with historical details and more. 2016 onwards possibly the better topics to interest you.
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Thank you!
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The hydrangeas photo is my favorite of this group!
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I shall find some more asap and share next time. I have a lot. x
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I’ll look forward to seeing them!
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I must do it. xx
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What gorgeous photographs, Jane! I too love reflections. I regret not taking more years ago, although I have quite a few. Must remove my techno-nerd-head and learn more about putting photos on line….Thank you both. xx
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Oh thanks so much Joy. Yes the tech side of putting pics up can be daunting. It really is simple but that is easy to say – I know the fear of trying to do such things, ‘what if?’ always put me off for ages. I do hope you manage to do it and please let me know so I can enjoy them too. Good to see you here again xx
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Lovely photos, Jane 😀
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Many thanks Jon, I try.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Jenanita01 thanks so much for reblogging. Appreciated. I hope everyone is well and life good. xx
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beautiful. I never know how they get hydrangeas to do that. Blue and pink in the same bed!
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The photos are exquisite, especially the first and the last.
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Gilli, thanks so much. Yes, they get all colour together and they are stunning. They last a long time too. Glad you like these. xx
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Cindy, thanks so much. I love taking photos of water and the reflections upon it. I shall have to post some others I’ve taken with the most wonderful Autumnal colours and skies reflected. Keep an eye out for next time. Do you take photos?
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You are such a skilled photographer, Jane! These are breathtaking!
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Margot, thanks so much. I love taking photos and of course, it is the camera and nature which enables me to share such fab views and subjects. I shall find some more soon. Appreciate your kind words. xx
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You are such a skilled photographer, Jane! These are breathtaking!
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Really beautiful places, as you have been around and photograph, Jane 😀
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I don’t get out much these days but when I do I love to see beautiful things. If you go to my archives you will see earlier Jollies to some fab places. Start about 2016 and work forward. I have to add lots of places as I have been naughty and not written lots of trips up yet. Churches, villages, lovely houses and gardens and so forth. If you love history and lovely countryside and gardens, browse my blog. Let me know if you do. xx
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Today, I will not, but I might do another day, Jane. I like to walk at beautiful places, drink in the beauty and just enjoy the peace.
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I love to walk and enjoy nature as I go. I look forward to seeing your photos. I am always interested in seeing what others take. I shall post more of mine soon. Have a fab weekend xx
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Thank you Jane. I moved away from a place, where I could get great photos in December last year and until now, I haven’t found new places here with great motives. Enjoy your weekend too.
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Oh that is a shame, Perhaps you will find unexpected gems to photograph where you are now…fingers crossed. Have a fun week. xx
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Thank you Jane. I hope to find some gems around here too. Wish you a beautiful week.
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Thanks and you too. Take care. x
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