The colours of Westonbirt
We love Westonbirt. As a family we try and go there once a week. It doesn't always happen because life is busy but we try, whether it's just me and the dogs or the whole clan. I mean just look at these colours.
The perfect place for a crocheter looking for inspiration.
These Japanese Maples are the main attraction during Westonbirt's Autumn Colours feature.
So many beautiful colours that it's difficult to really capture. The colours range from bright orange to dark purple with a vibrant red in between.
These photos were mainly taken in the Maple Loop of Silk Woods. I took the kids, dogs and our friend during half term and even on a chilly day when we were bitten by little bugs we still had a great day. The kids always collect leaves during this season. They never seem too old for it.
The picture below is of some tiny maple leaves. The hand below the leaves belongs to Merida to she you how tiny they are.
It's a great place, always has been in our experience, and since a recent refurbishment it's even better for families. They've added more toilets (essential with small kids in tow) and there are coffee stands everywhere (essential for tired/thirsty parents) especially at busy times of year. Plus they allow dogs, which is great for us. They are only allowed in Silk Woods but that part is huge so no complaints form us. We can have a day out with the whole family and be happy. There are two eateries: a restaurant and an outdoor cafe. I confess we frequent the cafe far more than the restaurant mainly because it's next to the play park.
The kids love the play park even as they get older. It's all made of wood so really in keeping with an arboretum's ethics. Also, it has a "secret park", as my kids call it, that you have to go off the path to find. It's made up of old trees. Some are stacked so they are makeshift climbing frames and one has been hollowed out into a slide.
Wherever you live, if you like the outdoors and appreciate nature, go to Westonbirt. It's a beautiful place.
Happy Autumn folks....before it turns to winter very soon.
Josie.
The perfect place for a crocheter looking for inspiration.
These Japanese Maples are the main attraction during Westonbirt's Autumn Colours feature.
So many beautiful colours that it's difficult to really capture. The colours range from bright orange to dark purple with a vibrant red in between.
These photos were mainly taken in the Maple Loop of Silk Woods. I took the kids, dogs and our friend during half term and even on a chilly day when we were bitten by little bugs we still had a great day. The kids always collect leaves during this season. They never seem too old for it.
The picture below is of some tiny maple leaves. The hand below the leaves belongs to Merida to she you how tiny they are.
It's a great place, always has been in our experience, and since a recent refurbishment it's even better for families. They've added more toilets (essential with small kids in tow) and there are coffee stands everywhere (essential for tired/thirsty parents) especially at busy times of year. Plus they allow dogs, which is great for us. They are only allowed in Silk Woods but that part is huge so no complaints form us. We can have a day out with the whole family and be happy. There are two eateries: a restaurant and an outdoor cafe. I confess we frequent the cafe far more than the restaurant mainly because it's next to the play park.
The kids love the play park even as they get older. It's all made of wood so really in keeping with an arboretum's ethics. Also, it has a "secret park", as my kids call it, that you have to go off the path to find. It's made up of old trees. Some are stacked so they are makeshift climbing frames and one has been hollowed out into a slide.
Wherever you live, if you like the outdoors and appreciate nature, go to Westonbirt. It's a beautiful place.
Happy Autumn folks....before it turns to winter very soon.
Josie.
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