The rain came at last, it fell in that fine drizzle that soaks you to the bone. Looking at the detailed weather forecast it appeared that the North of Cumbria would miss out on this so we headed for Penrith. First stop Larch Cottage Nurseries, Melkinthorpe a lovely Garden Center with a wonderful Tea Rooms.
We sat on the balcony overlooking the pond and were visited by a black bird who was so tame she took crumbs from our hands. Sorry no pictures.
We then moved on to Brougham Castle once the strongest fortification in Cumberland and the home of the Clifford Family. Now a ruin but very interesting visit. {photos by Steve H}
Of much interest to us all was the graffiti dating back as far as the early 1800's, there is nothing new under the sun.
We ended the day visiting Penrith Castle famous for being the home of Richard of Gloucester.
We sat on the balcony overlooking the pond and were visited by a black bird who was so tame she took crumbs from our hands. Sorry no pictures.
We then moved on to Brougham Castle once the strongest fortification in Cumberland and the home of the Clifford Family. Now a ruin but very interesting visit. {photos by Steve H}
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| Sam Chris and myself on the ground floor shot taken from the second |
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| The only gargoyles on the castle |
Of much interest to us all was the graffiti dating back as far as the early 1800's, there is nothing new under the sun.
We ended the day visiting Penrith Castle famous for being the home of Richard of Gloucester.
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