Friday 19 July 2013

Best of British - Day Five


We had a lovely day with my mum on Day 5 of our UK trip. We went to the Welbeck Estate and Creswell Crags which are two touristy attractions near to my mums house.

My artwork today is inspired by all the overgrown wildflowers I saw on my visit to Creswell Crags.


I last went to Creswell Crags on a school trip, but I can't remember it. It is basically a limestone gorge with caves so we had a little walk around in the afternoon. Very nice.

In the morning, we went to Welbeck House Estate and visited the art gallery, farm shop and garden centre.



Welbeck Farm Shop - pretty Jam Jars
Yummy scone and jam (why have butter when you can have clotted cream?)
Visit to Creswell Crags


Me at Cresswell Crags in my new spotty top
Pretty Daisies
In the evening, we went for a meal at Markham Moor Hotel. It was my last night with my mum before we went to stay with my sister so it was kind of a farewell meal. The food was amazing and quite reasonable (£45 per couple - 3 courses each) I had a lamb shoulder followed by cheesecake and it was delicious! If you are ever in the area, you should go here, it's just off the A1.

Evening meal at Markham Moor Hotel
 
Have a great weekend everyone!

9 comments:

  1. Your pictures are bigger! My favorite is the one you made.

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    1. Thanks susie! Immnot feeling that creative at the moment but I'm pleased with the artwork too x

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  2. I love the lake and the flowers! Very pretty!

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  3. love the art work - I haven't explores Notts much but looks like there are some gems.

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    1. Thanks david, sorry I've been rubbish with your guest blogs! There are lots of nice gardens, old houses in notts and the midlands if you ever get a chance to go.

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  4. artwork is so pretty, i love how you combine the paper and colours.

    i'd also like a scone now please.

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    1. Thank you! Check out robert Rauschenberg for inspiration! I bet you have some nice tea rooms in Ireland for scones x

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