Reminded by a friend that I had not posted for some time I thought I would revisit some of my summer travels and days out.
One of my favourite places to visit is Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the Weald of Kent. It is a place I have visited many times and in each of the seasons as they each offer something different visually in the gardens. My last visit was in June.
One of my favourite places to visit is Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the Weald of Kent. It is a place I have visited many times and in each of the seasons as they each offer something different visually in the gardens. My last visit was in June.
Sissinghurst was the home of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson. They spent 30 years transforming the former farmstead to one of the world's most famous gardens. It was gifted to the National Trust in 1962.
The impressive brick, twin turreted tower of four storeys forms an entrance to the three sided courtyard.
The impressive brick, twin turreted tower of four storeys forms an entrance to the three sided courtyard.
A number of buildings make up the estate. These include the tower, the Priest's House, the West Range and the South Cottage.
Perhaps what I love most of all about Sissinghurst is the huge array of floral variety in the 5 acres of gardens.
The wonderful expanse of white in the aptly named White Garden, the myriad of scents in the Rose Garden and the Herb Garden, as well as the heavily laden apple tree branches in the orchard are an assault on the senses.
The explosion of colour is an absolute delight as you meander through the quaint Cottage garden and along the Moat, Yew and Lime Walks.
There are a number of seats and places to sit and soak up the atmosphere as well as a cafe and shop. Make the effort to climb to the top of the tower to take in 360 degree views of the Kent countryside.