Hello Lovelies,
last Sunday afternoon we went for a gentle stroll with hubby's brother and his family, to an interesting place that I have never visited before.
I do love all things canal, and this spot looked extra pretty in the June sunshine........
The old lock keepers house is now a tea room.............
I loved the signs painted using the traditional canal art colours and designs...........
Look, there's a painted jug in the upstairs window.
HERE'S a lovely example with some information on this traditional craft, I think it's gorgeous.
Along the path the dainty cream Elderflowers bloomed...........
And an ice-cream van parked in the shadiest spot............
This is a place where rivers and canals meet. Moored in the river was a beautifully painted narrow boat........
The path led us along to another canal, where frequent trains thundered over this bridge.....the boys and their cousins were startled, then amused as one passed over our heads.........
the wildlife didn't seem to mind the noise and I loved watching this little sparrow having a dust bath in the middle of the path...........
On the other side on the railway bridge we could see an original stone bridge from the time the canal was first constructed....the 1770's..........
Much prettier ( and quieter )
It was lovely to wander along slowly , stopping to watch a mother Duck and her brood ...... we counted Eleven Duckings........
and passing little pleasure boats ...........
On the other side of the bridge we could see more narrow boats moored in the distance and I would love to have gone to take a closer look, but stormy looking clouds were gathering and we decided to turn around.........
I love the cloud patterns reflected in the canal.
Back at the big river this old rowing boat caught my eye...........
and this amusing sign made us smile.............
The weather was still warn and we couldn't resist sitting in this flower filled pub garden for chat and a refreshing drink..........
Soon we heard the rumble of thunder and we made a dash for our cars as the rain began.
It was great to enjoy the fresh air and good company, exploring somewhere new at this lovely time of year.
Jacquie x
What a fantastic place for a walk, looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Helenxx
What a lovely outing and beautifully illustrated. I really felt I'd accompanied you. I love that dog sign and think that you achieve so much more with some humour than miserable do and don't diktats. I once put a sign up in the work kitchen as I was so hacked off with the sour and irate notes people were leaving berating their colleagues for not washing their cup. Mine told folk the self cleaning crockery that put itself away wasn't being delivered until next week so till then would they mind doing their own as an interim measure. Oddly for a while the clean up rate improved and there were some laughs over the note instead of the usual rude comments that got scrawled on the miserable notes.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a lovely place to visit, glad you enjoyed your day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to while away a Sunday in the sun :) pretty tea room, I'm a sucker for a tea room x
ReplyDeleteSounds like your timing was perfect to avoid the rain......gorgeous walk by the look of it....XX
ReplyDeleteAmazing scenery, thanks for sharing! : ) Have a nic weekend! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful place in which to while away a few hours - and well timed that you just got back to the car before the rain fell, Jacquie! I do like the sign for dog owners, and your pics are beautiful once again, thank you! xoJoy
ReplyDeleteI just Love that sign for dog owners and their dogs!!! Would it be alright with you if I show that picture on my Swedish blog? Of course I'll refer back to your lovely blog:)) Since I have three dogs myself and a lot of dogfriendly friends, they'd love to see it!
ReplyDeleteI have the same question: can I show your photo to my Facebookfriends? Most of them are dogowners, so I think they would love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Annie and Loes, yes it's fine to share my photo....thanks for asking :0)
DeleteJacquie x
Thank you very much. I love your post and photo's
DeleteLovely pictures.....as usual. Is that Ratcliffe power station behind the trees? I would love cuppa in the old lock house too.
ReplyDeleteHi Caz, well spotted yes it's Ratcliffe ....we were at Trent Lock
DeleteJacquie x
What a lovely day out, photos are brill. Thanks for sharing, x
ReplyDeleteTab hat signalisiert is brilliant! :)
ReplyDeleteTake care
Anne
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This looks like a lovely canal walk, the tearoom looks so inviting!
ReplyDeleteSigh... a perfect walk. I can't wait for my dream to come true and live on one of these floating, colourful homes! Thanks for the lovely escapism. Have a wonderful weekend xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks so peaceful. :)
ReplyDeleteWow pretty pics. Love the rowing boat especially. Our elderflower is nearly over down south. I have picked and picked it to make cordial and it is now going brown on the bushes...too late to make any more methinks!
ReplyDeleteI love the sign!!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spot. I love little sparrows and mallards as well - wildlife doesn't have to be fancy for me. There's something very satisfying about getting to the car just as the rain starts. Glad you had such a lovely walk. Hope you have a good Sunday. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect place for a summer stroll, the beautiful canal and pretty boats.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
What a nice walk by the canal. I'm wondering if I might go to the canal today! something about the boats and water, very refreshing. It feels like there is so much to fit in June. Love the doggy sign! Heather x
ReplyDeleteThought so,ha ha. A nice place , not far from there is Attenborough nature reserve. [Maybe you've been] We used to go there sometimes.It was near where my son lived at Long Eaton.
ReplyDeleteTrent Lock! One of our favourite places in the world.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful outing, thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoying seeing such a different area than my own, even if it's only through pictures.lol I love canal boats, in another life I think I'd have to live on one. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely outing! Thanks so much for sharing this with us Jacquie :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xxx