On the right you see Carol with old Peugot.The front of the C astle and the entrance hall with rack of flintlock guns
Had a great day yesterday. We left early to drive to N ottingham which is about 62 miles away.It was fogyy all the way so we were not able to see much of the countryside. The signposting in Nottingham was pretty poor but we eventually found the Castle and Museum.Just inside the Gatehouse is a topiary of the famous Robin Hood -couldn't resist this photo.
The castle is only a few remaining ruins of it's former glory as the place was gutted many years ago after falling into disrepair. In it's place is a museum which was quite interesting.
Otherwise we were not greatly impressed with the City which was very industrialised. We took off to return home and noticed a sign to Belvoir Castle, so decided to have a sticky beak at that. I usually costs L10 per person, but because the place was being used by Lladro for a promotion day, we got in for L4 each. This place is the "home" of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland and includes an estate which encompasses the village of Belvoir and acres of surrounding farmland.
The gardens were magnificent and very extensive. The place must cost a bomb to maintain which is why de dook has to charge for a looksee!!
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