Nobody could ever accuse Mr N of being a proper grown-up, so it stands to reason that he believes that one of the best reasons for having grandchildren is that you can enter with impunity those special farms designed as visitor attractions. Temple Newsam House, a Tudor mansion full of antique treasures on the outskirts of Leeds, has a working Home Farm attached to it.
Little B liked the tractors best.
This is an optical illusion - not a cruelly caged teenager. We can assure you that she is totally free-range.
On to the fascinating fowl and beautiful beasts.
Perhaps the most fun are the perky little pigs.
And the big dozy ones.
Phew - this farming's tiring work!
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oh those snoozing pigs...thats just how I feel today and its only 7.30!
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Wish we had enough time to keep a few farm animals - it's on my bucket list!
DeleteLovely to re-visit Temple Newsam with you, Nilly. For years I had only ever visited the farm but now the children have grown up and flown the nest I enjoy visits to the house itself. Perhaps one day, who knows, I'll have the opportunity to take small children to the Farm again. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI hope so - though, sadly, it's not free now. We often visit the house. It's a fantastic resource (as is Lotherton Hall) - I particularly like the textile collection and wallpapers. Good old Leeds City Council!
DeleteWhat a lovely day out you had, and no rain!!! I look forward to grandchildren so can legitimately go to children's attractions. Lovely photos as always Nilly. jayne x
ReplyDeleteAhh - there was rain but it soon cleared up and the grandchildren always make the sun shine for me.
DeleteA lovely, cheery post Nilly!
ReplyDeleteI loved to see the animals 'happy and free'...
What bonny, bonny, grand children too!
Hope the sun is shining on your Sunday!
LoVe Maria x
Thanks Maria - doesn't the UK look great in the Olympic events on TV - hope the sun shines for you next week!
DeleteThis is a delightful post, and takes me back to the regular visits I used to make to Temple Newsam when my daughter was small. I think our grandchildren must be taken there as a priority, in fact I cant think of any reason why we haven't taken them there already. Thanks for the reminder of a great place. J.
ReplyDeleteSadly it's not free entry now and there are no farm cats & free range kittens like there used to be, but it's still good fun.
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