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Today we had an impromptu visit to Normanby Hall Country Park. We were originally going to a farm park but when we got there, it was closed (doh!). We decided that we weren’t just going to head back home so we thought we’d go there and let J burn off some energy. As it back to school week, it was pretty quiet apart from a few older people having a stroll and parents with babies/toddler. I like quiet, so I was pleased!
There is so much to do at Normanby Hall for both children and adults, including a play park, nature trails, tree climbing, a farming museum, walled garden, sunken garden, a tour of the Hall itself, and much more (including beautiful photo opportunities)! We headed to the park first, though I wish we’d gone on the way out as we couldn’t drag J away!
I left Daddy with him and went for a wander with N (who I was wearing). We came across this gorgeous peacock and of course I couldn’t resist some photos.
After Daddy had managed to drag J away, we headed to the main country park so he could have a run around. We should have taken a ball if we had known we were going (we really must keep one in the car for occasions like this) but J befriended a little girl who he played ball with for a little while! When he left her he decided he would keep taking a few steps and then roll around on the floor. He nearly had his first go at climbing a tree too after Daddy showed him, but he chickened out!
Once again I left Daddy & J to it, and headed for a wander around the sunken garden. All the times I have visited here I have never actually been in there and had a proper look. There are some gorgeous flowers and colours so I had to take a few photos. It is a lovely place for just sitting and taking in the scenery & fresh air. Also for feeding hungry babies!
We would have wandered further but it was getting on and we wanted to be home for tea. Next time we will plan in advance and take a picnic, and make a day of it. We did have to stop for an ice cream on the way out though!
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We love it there. The new.storytelling area is lovely and we love putting on wellies and going stomping through the woods. My kids have fallen off the climbing tree more times than I can count.
We will definitely go more prepared, and earlier, next time!
I can see why you would want to make a day of it. It looks like a great place to be and always handy to find a good play area too. I have a feeling he will be up that tree next time around. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids
So do I – he's usually fearless!
Gorgeous pictures, I love the peacock such lovely things to photograph. Looks like a lovely day out and lots of fun #countrykids #magicmoments
I am so in love with those flowers whose name I forgot. Looks like a fun trip and thanks for sharing your day =) #Countrykids
I don't really know the names of any of them but thought they were beautiful!
Aww, sounds like a lovely relaxing family time. Your baby is so cute 🙂 #FamilyFriday
Thank you! 🙂