Friday Farm Favorites: Sudeley Castle Gardens
Whenever Farmguy and I visit the Cotswolds, we always make a point of spending the day at Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, England. The present structure was built in the 15th century and has nine individual gardens. These lovely and historical gardens are associated with four of England’s queens—Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey, and Elizabeth I.
St. Mary’s Church, in which Katherine Parr is buried, is bordered by the White Garden, rich with peonies, clematis, roses and tulips, where Katherine and her companion, Lady Jane Grey would have entered the church for daily prayers.
Also, among the flowers is “The Dog.” A beautiful and detailed piece of artwork by internationally acclaimed sculptor Max Patte who is originally from Gloucestershire and now based in New Zealand. Patte is famous for creatures he created for the film, The Hobbit.
Categories: Art, Friday Farm Favorites, Travel
Such gorgeous photos! Wow! One of my favorites is the pale pink rose with the clouds in the background. Have a great weekend 🙂
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The gardens at Sudeley Castle are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I’m so happy you enjoyed the post! Thank you, Jennie Marie. Enjoy your weekend! 🙂
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Loved reading about the castle, its history, and the life-like dog sculpture! Such a pleasure!
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How kind! Thank you. I’m glad you visited! 😊
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I love your photos xxx
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Thanks very much, Ritu. There are so many beautiful sites to capture at Sudeley Castle. 😊 xo
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So beautiful! My eyes, they did feast ❤
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Sudeley Castle is such a special place–not just for its stunning gardens, but also for its rich history. The castle is interesting and lovely as well. I’m happy you enjoyed the post! I know how you love gardens and flowers. 😊🌸
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Thank you for a virtual vacation. These photos are splendid. Wow!
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You’re very welcome! I’m delighted you enjoyed the post! Many thanks, Jennie. 🙂
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Oh the dog and his quizzical look, I love it! Wonderful photos Tonya!
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I loved the dog, too! Thanks a bunch, Kathryn!
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Stunning pictures of such a wonderful evocative and deeply beautiful place. I enjoyed the read too. Have a lovely weekend, won’t you x
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Sudeley Castle is truly one of the loveliest and most serene places I’ve visited in England. I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! Thank you, Osyth. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well. xo
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If it wasn’t for stupid Brexit, this would have made me very homesick! 🇬🇧Lovely photos thanks!
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I get homesick looking at those photos, and I’m not even from England. I would love to figure out how to spend more time there. Thank you. 😊❤🇬🇧
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Photos capture life, colours, droplets of inspiration. This morning I viewed your photos and felt the familiar warmth of longing in my heart; a warmth to revisit spring and the beauty of nature that can be lost by life’s sorrows. Thank you for your talent.
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What a kind and beautiful comment. Thank you for your visit and thoughtful words.
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Omg!! I heard abt this place a lot! I hope i could visit them someday! Lovely photos you got there! Xoxo- Amni
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Many thanks. I’m delighted you enjoyed them. So glad you visited! 😊-Tonya
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Yup. Love your blog! And I would have taken several photos of the dog statue with ball as well.
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That’s a really nice thing to say! I’m delighted!! Thank you, Gabe.
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Reblogged this on My Admiration.
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Thank you for reblogging. 😊
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Beautiful!
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Thank you. 😊🌻
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What a treat to read a bit of history and see these photos!
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I’m happy you enjoyed it! Many thanks.
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Nice post, beautiful photos too. We live only 30min drive away from Sudeley yet have never visited. Shame on us! But over the past 12 months we have been visiting many local sites inspired by reading about them on blogs like yours; Rollright Stones, Great Coxwell Barn, Corinium Museum, Steam Museum, several medieval churches ….. and next …… Sudeley Castle. Thanks!
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There’s definitely lots to see and do in the Cotswolds. I visited the Corinium Museum last year. I think you will really enjoy Sudeley Castle and its gardens–so much beauty and history. And, there’s also a lovely terrace to have lunch or tea. While the gardens are open most of the time, the castle is only available to tour on certain days. 🙂
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Reblogged this on PEN, PAPER and PETALS and commented:
This week’s Reblog Sunday is from Fourth Generation Farmgirl. I love this blog! If you love England, gardens, and photography browse the posts. This sets my heart ablaze. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. The feature of Sudeley Castle is spectacular!
With much love,
Lisa
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How very kind! Thank you so much for reblogging my post. 😊
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This is one of my favorite posts! Thank you for sharing your trip! Simply breathtaking!
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Thank you. Sudeley Castle is such a favorite of mine. I’m happy you enjoyed it!!
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lovely photos
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Thank you for visiting. 😊
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Wonderful!
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Thanks so much.
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Such gorgeous photos of lovely gardens fit for a queen. You captured the beauty well! I especially enjoyed the view through the doorway, and the lily pads. 🙂
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Thank you for your generous comment. I love the many garden rooms at Sudeley. The color, variety, and architecture of the gardens are truly breathtaking. 😊
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For sure! Absolutely gorgeous! 🙂
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😊 Thank you.
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I love visiting gardens when we are back home in the UK, I wish they did more of this in France. There is so much to be learnt and so much inspiration just from wandering around. I will have to content myself for the time being with your photos, thanks and have a lovely Sunday, what is left of it!
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England truly has some of the most beautiful gardens. I never tire of them. Thanks so much. Have a wonderful week!
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It looks absolutely stunning, Tonya! 🙂
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Thank you, Judy. One of the things I love about Sudeley is there’s always something new. Every time I visit, there’s a new garden room or piece of artwork. 🙂
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It is always nice to keep things fresh 🙂
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Yes, I agree. It encourages visitors to come back again and again. 🙂
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Nice post beautiful photos too! Please keep us updated on your days on the farm, some interesting accounts you have!
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Welcome! I’m happy you visited, and many thanks for your kind comment. I will pop over and visit your blog soon! Thanks. 😊
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Gorgeous…such a beautiful country. ..:)
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It is really lovely. I could live there. 😊
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So could I and spend lots of time just hiking from village to village.
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That sounds perfect!
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I am completely enamored by your pics!! For someone like me, whose never traveled out of the states..well, once for like 12 minutes to Canada, I get so taken in by people’s travel photos and stories! And my favorite pic is the gorgeous dog looking so confused by the ball. 😂 Thanks for sharing your journey!
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Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m very glad you enjoyed the post! I love the dog, too. 😊
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Beautiful! And I find it fascinating that there’s a peacock in the site. 🙂 The dog also looks quite real at first glance. It’s been fun reading this. 😁
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You never know what you may find at Sudeley Castle. Besides the history and beautiful gardens, there’s an aviary for all kinds of exotic fowl. Plus, a number of pieces of modern art dotted along the landscape. I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Many thanks. 🙂
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This was like a holiday outing, Your photography is excellent, very professional indeed and such a good narrative as well. Your blog has very high standard, you’re my role model. 🙂
Wishing you a great start in the new week,
Dina
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Such beautiful photographs! Stunning! One of my top choices is the pale pink rose with the mists out of sight. Have an incredible end of the week…
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Many thanks. That’s so kind of you! I’m happy you enjoyed the post. Happy weekend! 🙂
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Oh my goodness that castle looks amazing! Such a nice place to spend a day.
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Thank you for visiting.
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