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There are many layers of history for visitors to explore, including the Gothic remains of the original 13th-century Augustinian priory.
In the mid-20th century the final private owner, society hostess and patron of the arts, Maud Russell, used the Abbey as a base for her racy and intriguing life.
The first view of Longleat as you gently ascend Prospect Hill is unforgettable. As you walk down
the azalea- and rhododendron-lined path to Heaven’s Gate, nothing quite prepares you for the
superb panorama that stretches to the distant Mendip Hills.
Central to this composition is Longleat
House, an exquisite Elizabethan stone manor in a glorious, wooded, lakeside setting that looks like
a fairy-tale palace from a distance.
Wilton House is an English country house situated at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It has been the country seat of the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years.
The first recorded building on the site of Wilton House was a priory founded by King Egbert circa 871. Later, this priory, due to the munificence of King Alfred, was granted lands and manors until it became wealthy and powerful. However, by the time Wilton Abbey was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries by King Henry VIII of England, its prosperity was already on the wane — following the seizure of the abbey, King Henry presented it and the estates to William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke (in the 1551 creation) in c.1544.
Shear Water Lake is one of the five lakes on the Longleat Estate.
Extending to some 37 acres, Shear Water Lake offers some of the finest fishing available in Britain, at a site of outstanding beauty. Completely surrounded by mature trees and bushes, Shear Water is without doubt one of the most scenic fishing spots in the country and its massive head of quality fish makes it extremely popular.
he Estate took Shear Water back in hand in the late 1980’s and the fishery has now developed into one of the country’s top venues. The Lake holds a big head of carp from 2lb to 26lb providing excellent sport for the specimen and pleasure anglers. The lake also boasts a huge head of bream which produce bags regularly over 50lb. Quality roach, perch, tench and rudd are in profusion making Shear Water a truly mixed fishery. In 2002, 15 new carp were introduced to the lake, weighing in at 15-18lbs. A yearly stocking programme of young, fast growing carp is also in place.
A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts and Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family.
You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley.
This most evocative of country homes, built in the Arts & Crafts style, is imbued with 1920s' elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections.
The house is renowned for its gardens — Isaac de Caus began a project to landscape them in 1632, laying out one of the first French parterres seen in England. An engraving of it made the design very influential after the royal Restoration in 1660, when grand gardens began to be made again. The original gardens included a grotto and water features. Later, when the parterre had been replaced by turf, the Palladian Bridge over the little River Nadder was designed by the 9th Earl, one of the "architect earls," with Roger Morris (1736/7). A copy of it was erected at the much-visited garden of Stowe in Buckinghamshire, and three more were erected, at Prior Park, Bath, Hagley and Amesbury. Empress Catherine the Great commissioned another copy, known as Marble Bridge, to be set up at the landscape park of Tsarskoye Selo.
A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts and Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family.
You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley.
This most evocative of country homes, built in the Arts & Crafts style, is imbued with 1920s' elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Nature reserve:
This impressive reserve, situated between Kidderminster and Bewdley, covers more than 150 acres. It is jointly managed by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust (which owns the Devil's Spittleful), and Wyre Forest District Council (which owns the Rifle Range), both of which have been designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
The site is one of the few extensive areas of heathland remaining in Worcestershire. It is estimated that nine tenths of heathland has been lost to the county over the last two centuries. In 2007 the Trust acquired a number of fields adjacent to the reserve, which will be restored to create additional habitat.
The River Nadder is one of the chalk stream rivers of southern England, much sought after by fly fishermen because of its clear waters and abundance of brown trout. It is one of the main tributaries of the River Avon, rising from a number of springs and small streams at Donhead St. Mary in south Wiltshire. The river winds its way east-northeast, heading towards the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury.
During the course of its 32 kilometre journey the Nadder meanders and widens gradually until it flows through the park of Wilton House to the west of Salisbury after which the river joins the River Wylye, another tributary of the Avon. For its last few kilometres it passes through the unspoilt water meadows at Harnham on the outskirts of the city, and finally into the River Avon beneath a backdrop of the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral spire.
Nunney Castle is a castle in Nunney, Somerset, England. Built in the late 14th century by Sir John Delamare on the profits of his involvement in the Hundred Years War, the moated castle's architectural style, possibly influenced by the design of French castles, has provoked considerable academic debate. Remodelled during the late 16th century, Nunney Castle was damaged during the English Civil War and is now ruined. English Heritage maintain the site as a tourist attraction. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner has described Nunney as "aesthetically the most impressive castle in Somerset.
At the heart of this serene rural estate is Mottisfont Abbey, set in glorious grounds alongside the fast-flowing River Test which is one of the finest chalk streams in the world
The River Nadder is one of the chalk stream rivers of southern England, much sought after by fly fishermen because of its clear waters and abundance of brown trout. It is one of the main tributaries of the River Avon, rising from a number of springs and small streams at Donhead St. Mary in south Wiltshire. The river winds its way east-northeast, heading towards the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury.
During the course of its 32 kilometre journey the Nadder meanders and widens gradually until it flows through the park of Wilton House to the west of Salisbury after which the river joins the River Wylye, another tributary of the Avon. For its last few kilometres it passes through the unspoilt water meadows at Harnham on the outskirts of the city, and finally into the River Avon beneath a backdrop of the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral spire.
The lake at Stourhead is artificially created. Following a path around the lake is meant to evoke a journey similar to that of Aeneas’s descent in to the underworld. In addition to Greek mythology, the layout is evocative of the “genius of the place,” a concept made famous by Alexander Pope. Buildings and monuments are erected in remembrance of family and local history.
Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat. Prince Albert designed the house himself in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo. The builder was Thomas Cubitt, the London architect and builder whose company built the main façade of Buckingham Palace for the royal couple in 1847. An earlier smaller house on the site was demolished to make way for a new and far larger house.
The laying out of the estate, gardens and woodlands provided a way for the Prince Consort to prove his knowledge of forestry and landscaping, an area in which previously at the more official royal residences he had been thwarted by the Commissioners of Woods and Forest.Below the gardens was a private beach where the Queen kept her own private bathing machine
Alnwick Gardens - Treehouse
There are walkways in the sky and wobbly rope bridges for bouncing on, all accessible by wheelchair and buggy. On the Treehouse’s deck there’s the Roost, one of The Garden’s education rooms, which shows films and hosts activities at certain times of the year.
Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat. Prince Albert designed the house himself in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo. The builder was Thomas Cubitt, the London architect and builder whose company built the main façade of Buckingham Palace for the royal couple in 1847. An earlier smaller house on the site was demolished to make way for a new and far larger house.
The laying out of the estate, gardens and woodlands provided a way for the Prince Consort to prove his knowledge of forestry and landscaping, an area in which previously at the more official royal residences he had been thwarted by the Commissioners of Woods and Forest.Below the gardens was a private beach where the Queen kept her own private bathing machine
Happy Tree-Mendous Tuesday!
Coughton Court is still very much a family home with an intimate feel: the Throckmorton family live here, managing the stunning gardens which they have created.
The first view of Longleat as you gently ascend Prospect Hill is unforgettable. As you walk down
the azalea- and rhododendron-lined path to Heaven’s Gate, nothing quite prepares you for the
superb panorama that stretches to the distant Mendip Hills.
Central to this composition is Longleat House, an exquisite Elizabethan stone manor in a glorious, wooded, lakeside setting that looks like
a fairy-tale palace from a distance.
MMX - 2010 Carved into a felled tree trunk along the walk to Heavens gate.
Longleat Woods (grid reference ST795435) is a 249.9 ha (618 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1972.
Longleat Forest is also home to Center Parcs Longleat Forest, a holiday resort.
An old tree which has been uprooted by storms at Canonteign Falls Devon.
Situated within Dartmoor National Park, in the heart of Devon’s Teign Valley, the waterfalls tumble down ancient rock formations to meet the tranquil lakes below, offering some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in Devon.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Nature reserve:
This impressive reserve, situated between Kidderminster and Bewdley, covers more than 150 acres. It is jointly managed by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust (which owns the Devil's Spittleful), and Wyre Forest District Council (which owns the Rifle Range), both of which have been designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
The site is one of the few extensive areas of heathland remaining in Worcestershire. It is estimated that nine tenths of heathland has been lost to the county over the last two centuries. In 2007 the Trust acquired a number of fields adjacent to the reserve, which will be restored to create additional habitat.
The trees form the walkway between the Double Walled Garden & the Millennium Square which is set in a natural amphitheatre shape, making it ideal as a stage for the performing arts. Open-air concerts, theatre and dance productions are staged here at the "National Botanical Garden of Wales"
The Alnwick Garden is a complex of formal gardens adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, Northumberland, England. The gardens have a long history under the Dukes of Northumberland, but fell into disrepair; they have only been revived over the past ten years, and now feature many different themes and influences, built around a central water cascade. The final phase of development is still to come, which will include more gardens and an adventure play area.
The town of Keswick is at the north end of the Derwent Water (Where I took this picture), and the valley of Borrowdale at the southern end.
Derwentwater is a place of considerable scenic value. It is surrounded by hills (known locally as fells), and many of the slopes facing Derwentwater are extensively wooded. A regular passenger launch operates on the lake, taking passengers between various landing stages. There are seven lakeside marinas, the most popular stops being: Keswick, Portinscale and the Lodore Falls, from which boats may be hired.
Recreational walking is a major tourist activity in the area and an extensive network of footpaths exists within the hills and woods surrounding the lake.
A half marathon is held each May; the 13.1-mile (21.1 km) course starts in Keswick, loops through Borrowdale and circles Derwent Water before finishing at Keswick Rugby Club. In May the town hosts the annual Keswick Mountain Festival.
Warminster Park, 20th Jan 2013
I was so Impressed by ALLIZ in Wonderland * 2 * (Alan & Liz) seasonal comparison shots yesterday,I thought I would give it a go today.
Taken whilst walking around the lake at Shearwater which is part of the Longleat Estate. HTMT everyone.
The house and gardens have been open to the public since 1951. Salisbury Racecourse and South Wilts Golf Course are also on the 14,000 acre estate. The estate is often described as England's most beautiful country house, in a land of beautiful country houses where judgment has to be made by each individual. An accurate way to describe Wilton today is a direct quote from the architectural writer John Summerson writing in 1964, it is as true today as it was then:
The Alnwick Garden is a complex of formal gardens adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, Northumberland, England. The gardens have a long history under the Dukes of Northumberland, but fell into disrepair; they have only been revived over the past ten years, and now feature many different themes and influences, built around a central water cascade. The final phase of development is still to come, which will include more gardens and an adventure play area.
Especially enjoyable for bird-lovers, the Lakes have a relaxing atmosphere that appeals to all. The Reserve lies in the heart of the Wylye valley in south Wiltshire, half way between Salisbury and Warminster.
The Reserve consists of three lakes and a half-mile stretch of the river Wylye, and covers more than 20 hectares. There are four bird-watching hides overlooking the lakes, providing good close views of the regular species of wildfowl. There are chances of rarities too, especially during the spring and autumn migrations.
17 mins of video at:
Especially enjoyable for bird-lovers, the Lakes have a relaxing atmosphere that appeals to all. The Reserve lies in the heart of the Wylye valley in south Wiltshire, half way between Salisbury and Warminster.
The Reserve consists of three lakes and a half-mile stretch of the river Wylye, and covers more than 20 hectares. There are four bird-watching hides overlooking the lakes, providing good close views of the regular species of wildfowl. There are chances of rarities too, especially during the spring and autumn migrations.
17 mins of video at:
Longleat is a vast estate with many public paths. An excellent walk is from Nockatt car park (on the road to Horningsham past the main entrances) up to Heavens Gate. This provides a superb vantage point to a panorama across the estate.
Warminster Park, Jan 20th 2013.
I was so Impressed by ALLIZ in Wonderland * 2 * (Alan & Liz) seasonal comparison shots yesterday, I thought I would give it a go today.
Warminster Park, Jan 20th 2013
I was so Impressed by ALLIZ in Wonderland * 2 * (Alan & Liz) seasonal comparison shots yesterday, I thought I would give it a go today.
This is part of the Longleat estate taking in the walk up to Heavens Gate which has breathtaking views over Longleat to the house.
Heavens gate, setting Sun.
Woodland walk, a circular route from the Gardens takes you through the woods down to the River with its Weir & back, passing several pieces of art in the woods En route.
Taken whilst walking around the lake at Shearwater which is part of the Longleat Estate. An eerie HTMT everyone.
When you walk down to the lakeside it is not difficult to see why Derwentwater is one Keswick's main assets. Derwentwater is only a short stroll from the town centre via Hope Park with its beautiful formal gardens. The lake is three miles long and is fed by the River Derwent catchment area in the high fells at the head of Borrowdale.