Monday 29 July 2013

Sundays visit to Arley Hall and Gardens...........................................................

It's been a couple of years since my last visit to one of my local stately homes... Arley Hall.

It was a lovely sunny morning... but the forecast was to expect heavy showers.

The old Cruck Barn near the entrance dates from around 1470.

 We made the most of the sunshine... the gardens are stunning at this time of year.

...the summer flower borders are so colourful...

... and full of butterflies like this lovely Small Tortoiseshell. 
The rain did arrive... but luckily just as we got back to the car.

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23 comments:

  1. Unknown29 July 2013 at 07:48

    Beautiful garden. I love the butterfly shot.

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  2. holdingmoments29 July 2013 at 07:51

    A grand looking place Andrew.
    I love that barn.

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  3. Amazing wonders in my life29 July 2013 at 11:34

    Beautiful.. love the butterfly pic

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  4. France Paulsen29 July 2013 at 13:35

    Very peaceful looking, I could easily visualize myself being there.

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure29 July 2013 at 14:58

    Hi what a lovely colourful garden. Great shots and I love the Butterfly.

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  6. Anonymous29 July 2013 at 14:58

    That looks like a great place to visit. I love the butterfly shot.

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  7. TexWisGirl29 July 2013 at 15:14

    that barn is SO cool!

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the Loose29 July 2013 at 15:58

    "...one of my local stately homes". You have a very nice place there Andrew.

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  9. Maya29 July 2013 at 17:52

    Couldn't agree more with Mr. Sinbad's companion - what a beautiful place you live in! The garden, the farm house...just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  10. Unknown29 July 2013 at 20:30

    That butterfly looks really good in the big yellow flower.

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  11. Sylvia K29 July 2013 at 20:33

    What a lovely place, beautiful flowers/gardens! Glad the good weather held long enough for you to enjoy! The butterfly is delightful! Terrific captures for the day, Andrew! Wonderful old barn, too! Have a great week!

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  12. Beppan29 July 2013 at 20:56

    A fantastic garden! Thank you for sharing!

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  13. amanda29 July 2013 at 20:58

    Wow - 1470! The oldest barns in our part of the world aren't even 150 years old.. and those have mostly all fallen in.
    Looks like a beautiful place, and I'm smitten with that fine-fringed yellow flower & butterfly!

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  14. EG CameraGirl29 July 2013 at 23:02

    Gorgeous! Wish I could visit that garden too.

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  15. eileeninmd29 July 2013 at 23:36

    It looks grand, love the pretty gardens. The butterfly is a gorgeous shot!

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  16. Unknown30 July 2013 at 00:08

    Great tour and the butterfly is stunning!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. Indrani30 July 2013 at 01:39

    The butterfly shot is too good.
    Fantastic captures.

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  18. mick30 July 2013 at 03:27

    A lovely place to visit. The timbers in that Cruck barn are amazing.

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  19. Bob Bushell30 July 2013 at 08:53

    I love the butterfly but, I loved the old barn, excellent photos.

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  20. The Herald30 July 2013 at 11:56

    Beautiful gardens Andrew but the barn is just fantastic, an amazing piece of craftsmanship...[;o)

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  21. Huldra30 July 2013 at 23:03

    What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing :)

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  22. MadSnapper31 July 2013 at 12:44

    totally awesome butterfly, in this post and in your header

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  23. Cezar and Léia4 August 2013 at 19:10

    Love the picture of the covered bridge, those are so charming!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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