Before going in to the grounds I looked up and marveled at a very very old tree.

The tree is nearly 250 years old!

I had a little rest on a wall with a view next to the tea room before setting off to find the walled garden.

The house is in the background but on this occasion we had only stopped to break a journey North so were just visiting the walled garden.

As soon as I entered the garden I felt happy and peaceful. The orchard is full of beautiful wild flowers and all sorts of apple trees.

I climbed up into this one to get a better view of everything. I am quite short so sometimes need a bit of elevation.

Someone had been busy hanging up hammocks.

I had previously had a very busy week and much enjoyed lounging in the hammock for a little while. I could hear birds singing and some jazz musicians playing.

I set off to find the musicians.

So many lovely flowers to look at on the way!

This is a good assortment of pelargonium (sometimes called geraniums)

In the kitchen garden the tomatoes were coming along nicely.

Just look at those lettuce plants!

I also came across an almond tree, I haven’t seen one of those before.

The sound of music got louder as I got nearer to the musicians.

I found them with a group of humans watching.

I sat with my picnic lunch and listened to the music, which was very relaxing.

After eating I climbed into a nearby deckchair and had a little nap.

We go up North a couple of times a year so I hope to visit Berrington again and explore further. I did very much enjoy the walled garden and the music too.

For more information about Berrington Hall see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/worcestershire-herefordshire/berrington-hall

Horace the Alresford Bear 24/6/23