Now the summer is edging closer we fancied to blow the cobwebs off and get some mileage on the old walking boots.. W’ed never been to Sandstone ridge before in Cheshire so we thought it an ideal time to do so, not too far away … Continue readingCheshire – Sandstone Ridge Walk
Considering someone has a March birthday a springtime visit to the picturesque Gardens at Bodnant in the Snowdonia foothills was undertaken.. We really enjoyed the colours of the swathes of daffodils, magnolias and cherry blossom not to mention the rest of the flora and fauna … Continue readingA Bodnant Gardens Birthday
Our first time at the National Trust – Dunham Massey. Our pals Clare and Mark and Safi their dog suggested a walk around so we thought let’s give it a go. House was closed and the gardens were bare but it is January so I … Continue readingDunham Massey – Deer and Ducks
I have been here before but had been promising Mrs B a visit as I was so impressed I wanted to share the experience. Liverpool Town Hall is a Georgian gem of a building, Grade 1; One of the best remaining 18th century town halls. … Continue readingLiverpool Town Hall Tour
A touch of the white stuff and a bright sunny day meant the shopping (yawn) was put back a day whilst we crunched our way up to Croxteth Hall and enjoyed the freshness of the snow in the woods. Nice to bump into Dave and … Continue readingKnowsley Woods – Croxteth Hall Snow Patrol
In a vain attempt to shift some of the Christmas calories we went for a walk in the sunshine to Croxteth Hall. Unfortunately we managed to find another walk back which took us past the Derby Arms. oh well.. Here are some of the photos … Continue readingKnowsley Woods – Croxteth Hall Boxing Day Walk
What could be even more festive than Christmas carols played by a brass band? A concert that also involved a choir singing them! I saw some of the best student brass players, along with singers from the University’s UNIty and Chamber Choirs, as they rang … Continue readingTung Auditorium – A Merry Musical Christmas
Couldn’t imagine how many times we have passed this nation trust owned hall so we decided to pay a visit and see the delights of this old Tudor building; “Home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history”” We timed it well as we … Continue readingRufford Old Hall
After a really busy year of photography we decided to have a pamper day at the wonderful Titanic hotel spa and restaurant. As we took the train we ended up passing Everton’s new football stadium, Bramley Moore dock, so with such dramatic architecture and great … Continue readingTitanic, stadium, meal and spa
What’s better than going for a walk in the Lake District with friends and a greek dog called Harry. Despite visiting the Lakes many times we’d never been here so big thanks to Judith and Richard for showing us round. Got to see Colwith Force … Continue readingElterwater – With Chickens