It was such a lovely day yesterday. We noticed that Consall Hall Landscape Gardens were open for the day so, as we hadn't been for quite a while, we decided to visit.
The gardens are next door to Consall Nature Park, where we often walk, and cover about seventy acres most of which are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs. Buggy tours with commentaries are also available for an extra charge and many people were taking these as there are four miles of paths around the garden.
There is much to see including lakes, woodlands, wildlife areas, ornamental pools, follies, terraces, steps and paved areas.
Azaleas and rhododendrons were in bloom
The Thatched Cottage where you can sit and draw or paint the vista of the Laund Pool seen through the window.
The gardens have been developed over the last fifty years by the Podmore Family, especially Mr W Podmore who still lives at the Hall.
A wonderful quote from the back wall of the pool terrace
The pool was full of goldfish
One of the statues on the top terrace.
Above and below a few more photos taken around the garden
Here is a link to the garden website where you can find out more about the history of the garden and open days for this year.
Lovely photos and a gorgeous garden Rosie - no wonder you had a good time :) Love the Green man type figure in the last photo. Thanks so much for the link will check it out. Have a lovely week )
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you enjoyed the photos, the green man is on the door of the thatched cottage:)
DeleteWhat a lovely way to spend the day. Such beautiful gardens, a joy to get a glimpse of them.
ReplyDeleteThey did seem to close at one time so it was good to see them oped again:)
DeleteSuch a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Monica, glad you enjoyed looking at the photos:)
DeleteYou certainly picked a lovely sunny day for your outing! That is a great quote - really showing the act of selflessness. I would have liked to sit in the thatched cottage a while. :)
ReplyDeleteThe quote is wonderful isn't it? I bet you would produce some wonderful drawings in the cottage:)
DeleteIt is a beautiful garden, we've not been for a long time. You took some beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Louise it is a great garden isnt it?:)
DeleteWhat a perfect place for a sunny May Day . Glad you enjoyed it. Lovely photos. B x
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a perfect May day afternoon:)
DeleteHow lovely! I'd so love to visit the gardens in your part of the world. Enjoy your slice of heaven.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara. We are lucky to have some wonderful gardens to visit:)
DeleteGardens are such special places, so good for the soul, whether you're visiting one or working in one.
ReplyDeleteThey are aren't they? Such calming places to be for a while:)
DeleteI not only enjoyed viewing the garden photos, but I especially appreciated the quote. It reminds me of reading how many years ago the planner of the city of Portland, Oregon, USA, planed a generous amount of green spaces in the city. We today are reaping the benefit of his plans as we enjoy the lovely gardens and parks.
ReplyDeleteIt is good when people think of future generations and not just of themselves isn't it? I wish more people of influence thought that way:)
DeleteWhat a beautiful place for an outing on a sunny day. The first photo with the stone bridge is just lovely. I'm so thankful for those who plan gardens.
ReplyDeletePeople who plan gardens and green areas have such vision and caring for future generations:)
DeleteLook at that Sun! It's been wall to wall cloud here and freezing. The garden looks amazing, you have so many pretty places near you. 😊
ReplyDeleteWeare lucky to have some lovely gardens around here. It was a beautiful, warm sunny day:)
DeleteThat's a good quote and so true. We have visionary gardeners and garden designers from past times to thank for the beautiful green spaces we enjoy now. Also the many generous owners of today who open up their gardens and estates. I like the idea that the thatched cottage is available as a quiet place to just sit or paint. Thank you for showing us around.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. The quote is wonderful isn't it? We are so lucky to have all these gardens, woodlands and open spaces to appreciate left by those who cared about the future rather than the now as so many do today:)
DeleteHi Rosie, I have never heard of this place before so thanks for sharing, must investigate further!
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, I think the garden has several public open days this year and it is well worth a visit:)
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