Finishing Kentwell Hall postings with a look at the gardens
It is a moated house
The Ice House
Walled Gardens
Note the Topiary - we will go and take a closer look from inside the moat
The ancient Stocks
There is quite a bit more of interest on this estate but I have shown you all that I managed to photograph so hope you enjoyed it
As the family said, "We hope that visitors will feel more like guests in a private home, rather than visitors to a public institution"
There are lots of activities throughout the year and I imagine that for me the Dickensian Christmas would be the most appealing
Oh will you return for the Christmas program? That does sound wonderful. I enjoyed seeing the Topiaries as John is just now learning about them. I also enjoyed seeing the ice house dug into the ground that way. All of the estates would have had them, I'm sure. They really are a splendid idea!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed my virtual journey to the gardens and hall. I need to add it to list of places to visit.
ReplyDeleteA moat! What lovely gardens to wander through. I'm so glad the family is so accommodating to tourists. Christmas events at the house would be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the "green" refrigeration. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place.
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Utterly gorgeous! The ice house looks very interesting, and the topiary is impressive.
ReplyDeleteI think the Dickensian Christmas sounds wonderful.
Such a pretty place to visit. The peacock looks like it belongs there.
ReplyDeleteNow I am curious about moats...are they just filled with rainwater or a spring or stream, or? :) Gracie
ReplyDeleteI think you will end up with a book of interesting English house tours on your hands.
ReplyDeletePlease please do Ingatestone Hall unless you have done it already and I missed it! If I missed it can you send me a link
The home of Lord Petre.
Oh yes, a Dickensian Christmas sounds quite wonderful!
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