Category: Days out

  • The Flying Scotsman

    The Flying Scotsman

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    Thomas was really pestering me to go up to York to see The Flying Scotsman before it leaves again in July. We took the car down to the Elland Road (boooo!) Park and Ride and took a bus into Leeds to start our journey. Once in Leeds, we took a train up to York which…

  • Jofli goes to Cragside

    Jofli goes to Cragside

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    Cragside is a massive National Trust estate developed by Lord Armstrong who was the first person to power his house with the electricity generated by water. Not only is this interesting but the landscaping, house and grounds are superb. Fairly new is a playground which Thomas enjoyed a lot. Mummy and Daddy remembered the picnic…

  • Easter Break 1

    Easter Break 1

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    After the celebrations over the Easter weekend I have Thomas for a few days!! This morning we played in the garden – gorgeous weather! After lunch we went for a little walk. Thomas certainly helped his Daddy get rid of the choccie as he’s a lot heavier than he was the last time I used…

  • Jofli goes on a train

    Jofli goes on a train

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    Thomas took Jofli for his first ride on a train as he went on the Scarborough North Bay Railway. This railway has been there for years and years and is pulled by Diesel engines which look like steam, and are kept in beautiful condition. The journey starts at the old pleasure end of the bay,…

  • Roundhay Park and Tropical World

    Roundhay Park and Tropical World

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    Another trip out today to somewhere local I’d never been before! Roundhay Park is a massive park in north Leeds. As well as loads of grass, a cricket pitch, two lakes and good facilities, it also houses formal gardens and Tropical world. I think Thomas enjoyed the day but Tropical World was a little warm…

  • Cannon Hall Farm

    Cannon Hall Farm

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    We hopped a couple of junctions down the M1 to visit Cannon Hall Farm; a very popular destination for families. There is a working ‘open farm’, rare breeds, falconry and events such as ferret and sheep racing. There are a number of brand new sheds for rare breeds, farrowing, milking etc and they seem to…

  • Summer at Harewood

    Summer at Harewood

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    Not often we go to Harewood in the nice warm summer, but today we had a lovely relaxing day there. Good to see the walled kitchen garden by the other side of the lake developing extremely well. Lots of French marigolds on the terrace from the Tour de France. Scones in the cafe get better,…

  • Jofli at Scarborough

    Jofli at Scarborough

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    We visited Scarborough today, mainly for the cricket but also went up to the castle and for a paddle. Jofli went with Thomas and had a photo at the cricket ground on North Marine Drive.

  • Spring is here!!!

    Spring is here!!!

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    Stunning day yesterday at Nostell Priory. The Magnolia and Acers down by behind the lake area were gorgeous, and what a lovely place for a picnic!!

  • Temple Newsam

    Temple Newsam

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    After living in this area for over 16 years, it is quite incredible that I’ve never been to Temple Newsam, a large estate on the outskirts of Leeds. It is owned and managed by Leeds Council, and they do an excellent job. The house (which we didn’t go in today) is late 18th Century and…