Only a quick blog this evening. Liz set off home mid morning and we asked Ruth what the girls would like to do today, as they'd only three days before they fly home on Monday. Ruth discussed it with them and they came up with the answer that they'd like to see an English Castle. We racked our brains and I eventually came up with Castle Hedingham today, and Ann suggested Colchester Castle tomorrow. Mine proved a bit of a washout as Castle Hedingham is closed for the winter (I know - should have checked it on Google first). Even then it wasn't too bad as we showed them one or two interesting places on the way, we saw the Castle from a short distance, they enjoyed the town of Castle Hedingham (fascinating Church) and we had an excellent sandwich lunch at the Wheatsheaf in Castle Hedingham, photographed above. It is a standard village pub, but very welcoming, and the interior is a delight - unspoiled 15th/16th century. The landlady made us fresh sandwiches to order, a pot of coffee for Ann and meself, and cold drinks for the girls. We were given the table by the fire and we relaxed in the friendly warmth of a typical English pub for nearly an hour. Home by teatime, and after supper enjoyed a couple of five handed games of scrabble.
Really must knock off now. Ann went up to bed about half an hour ago, and I don't want to wake her when I go up, So -Goodnight All.
2 comments:
I hope you all enjoy Colchester Castle today.
If you're looking for other castles; Orford might be open and has good views if you can be bothered to climb to the top. That said, I haven't been in it for some years as the entrance fee puts me off.
Framlingham Castle is nice though and there is a pleasant pub that serves good food right by the castle entrance.
Hi Liz. We're just about to set off for Colchester. Thanks for the suggestions. We showed them Framlingham about eighteen months ago, and Orford last Summer (although I think both would well repay a second visit perhaps this coming summer); one I've yet to visit, and have always wanted to, would be Burgh Castle, North of Lowestoft and Roman. I think, if the girls come here this summer, and are still castle minded, we must have a run northward. Look forward to seeing you both early in the new year.
Regards, Mike and Ann
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