Cosmeston

 

The park is built on the site of an old quarry, the lakes are very deep.

During the weekends and bank holidays the helpers dress up in in period costume.

 

Kids just love these!
We came here first with our two about 25 years ago. 

 

The pig sty

The village straddled what was then the main road, so was a popular stopping off place for a nights sleep and  no doubt a few beers.

 

 

 

 

This reconstructed medieval village is about 8 miles out of Cardiff and well worth a visit.  Entry is free but the guided tour [£2.50 ] is well worth it.

Bank Holiday Monday

 

Whatever the weather one family is determined to enjoy the beach!

Stones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local stone is used a lot in the Dales, the bottom two pictures were the town's local clothes washing basins. 

Giggleswick

 

 

 

 

 

 

This village is within easy walking distance of Settle.  It probably grew up as a result of the wool trade but its now more well known for its school. 

Settle to Carlisle railway

 

 

 

 

If you are ever in the Settle area you have to take the Settle to Carlisle train, the ride is stunning, especially the Ribblehead viaduct.

Yorkshire Dales - Settle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just back from the Yorkshire Dales.  We stayed just outside Settle. Even if the weather wasn't great the scenery was dramatic.  

Magnificant magnolias

 

These were at Dyffryn gardens.

Wonderful trees and I look forward to their blooms every year, but I always think they are better in someone else's garden and not mine.

Caerphilly Castle

 

 

 

 

 

The wooden man is supporting the leaning tower, which leans at a greater angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.  It  leans because Cromwells army bombarded the walls during the Civil War.