This week’s theme on Tara’s The Gallery has painted a picture of the world we live in.
The hidden bits, the bits you feel are special and people should know about. The bits people wouldn’t necessarily see. It could be a picture of where you live. Somewhere you love to visit. Somewhere you’ve been on holiday. Somewhere you want to return to.
I chose Leeds Castle, in the small village of Leeds in Kent. Not Leeds the city. I love castles and history, but this is my all-time favourite castle. Not only is it gorgeous, on beautiful grounds, have amazing wildlife but it holds some very special memories for me.
In 2002 I was in a hospital in Kent for five weeks, another story for another time. My dad, my rock was with me. It was my 25 birthday weekend and I got a pass for a day, he took me to Leeds castle. It was such a nice place to visit. My dad and I used to visit a lot of castles, museums, art galleries, etc but this way by far our favourite. And our last visit.
The castle grounds have an aviary, a maze, a grotto, a golf course and what may be the world’s only museum of dog collars.
This was the one and only time I have ever seen black swans. Not sure they don’t dye them this colour. Only kidding, they are born that way.
I would recommend Leeds Castle to everyone, young or old. I only wish I lived closer.
Check out the other entries on this week’s The Gallery over at Tara’s Blog.
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TheMadHouse says
5th May 2010 at 7:58 amSomewhere we passed lots when travelling to France, but never visited. It is on our to do list with the boys
elainescott77 says
5th May 2010 at 8:14 amIt looks gorgeous :), not sure if I have ever seen a black swan either x
Mary (The Sweet Book says
5th May 2010 at 8:57 amCastles are my FAVORITE part of about living in Scotland. I love all the history here and the old manors and estates. It is fabulous!
MrsW says
5th May 2010 at 9:59 amLooks lovely – love castles – love ramshackle falling down castles too 🙂
Crystal Jigsaw says
5th May 2010 at 11:38 amYour photos are lovely and it definitely looks like a place to visit.CJ xx
yummymummyno1 says
5th May 2010 at 1:12 pmWhat lovely pictures – I have never been but it looks gorgeous – a real picture perfect castle : )
Barbara says
5th May 2010 at 1:41 pmOh, I thought they dye-d the swans. Just kidding!I've never been to Leeds castle and we only live just down the road. Your photo's are really making me want to visit.
Livi says
5th May 2010 at 4:04 pmI love castles too! It looks stunning, I'll definitely plan to go and visit.
Sian Mummy-Tips says
5th May 2010 at 5:29 pmI love castles too. I've never been to Leeds castle – it looks like maybe I should.
New Mummy says
5th May 2010 at 6:45 pmGreat pictures, looks lovely hun x
Kath@Parklover says
5th May 2010 at 8:14 pmI've only seen black swans at the zoo! This looks like a beautiful place – I don't know Kent at all, I've been there twice I think. It's such a long way from me, but then I'm sure that people from larger countries think that statements like that are ridiculous!
SusanKMann says
5th May 2010 at 8:16 pmYou should all go to Leeds castle, it is amazing. My pictures don't do it justice. xx
Chelle says
6th May 2010 at 5:56 pmWhat a nice posted, I was so moved by it. Love castles too and their often beautiful gardens.