Over the half term break we ventured to Nottingham to visit a tent display, to our great disappointment they had started to un-pitch 8 hours before the end of the show and as a result there was very little to see. Not to waste the journey, we asked Mr. Tom-Tom if there were any places of interest near by and it listed Elvaston Castle as being only 5 miles away. As it was a beautiful day, we got back in the car and went to have a look. Elvaston Castle is a country park with a stately home located between Derby and Nottingham. The house is not longer in use, but the grounds are immaculate and there are several paths for walking.
This is the view looking down from the steps..I can just imagine a grand carriage carrying someone important towards the house!
Along the way we found this little building which is know as Springthorpe's Cottage
Also on the grounds is a stable and we found a field full of friendly horses. This one was very keen to meet and greet us, but was quite disappointed when we didn't have any food!
If you are in the area it is well worth a visit!
Until next time...
10 Lovely Comments:
What great photos! I miss all the National Trust properties, open garden tours, and such over there. (Or maybe I was just better about hunting them out than I am here at home?!)
You photos are absolutely stunning. What type of camera do you use?
I love that little house. I wonder what it was used for at one time.
That castle and the cottage are amazing...I have never seen anything like them!
Looks like a lovely place to visit! We don't have any castles over here that I know of unfortunately though.
It's hard to imagine an impressive place like that with no one living in it. The cottage looks tiny but so interesting. The whole works looks like the set of a Jane Austin movie. What a lovely outing!
Looks like the setting for a fairytale! I'd lvoe to see inside that darling little cottage. What an interesting place.
What stunning photos! The castle is an impressive building. And the grounds look beautiful!
What a magnificent home. It is huge. I love that little cottage too, quite unusual in its design. Thanks for the photos.
Thanks for the tour Jane, who needs 27hrs of air travel! What a pity no one calls that grand house home any more, hhmmm, wonder if they want me to come occupy and love it for them..?? LOL!
Lizzie
xxx
Great snaps as always Jane, thanks for taking us on your walk.
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