We had heard about the water gardens at Gooderstone, which is south of Swaffham and, yesterday (Sunday) morning - before it got too hot - we took the 35minute drive to discover it for ourselves…and what a delight it is!
Most of the paths are wide, flat and grassy with lots of benches available by the many ponds. The only times to watch the ground are a few non-grassy paths where some bits of tree roots have worked their way to the surface. Specimen trees, shrubs and flowers adorn the areas between the ponds. Shady spots are available, and an excellent café provides refreshment along with plants and artistic goods for sale.
Come with me and my camera for a little tour…
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| "Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits" |
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| The statue suits the name...The Otter Pond. |
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| A small weir. |
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| "Be happy in that moment. That is enough. Each moment is all we need - nothing more." |
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| On the swan's nesting island. |
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| The scented arbour smelled sweet... |
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| ...and doesn't he look relaxed! |
If you get the chance, do go and see the gardens for yourself. We certainly hope to return one day.
p.s. The snapper snapped!
Oh so beautiful 😍 looks like my kind of place. Glad you had a lovely visit xx
ReplyDeleteThat looks delightful. I had never heard of it!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a joy.
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