Sheffield - Peak District - Bristol
Glorious countryside and a let-down farm
26.08.2015 - 26.08.2015
Peak District National Park
Wanting to make the journey home more than just a drive back, we take a road that cuts through the stunning scenery of Peak District National Park, which became the UK's first national park in 1951.
This time of year the moors are particularly beautiful, with the flowering heather making entire hillside glow in stunning hues of purple.
Sandwell Valley Country Park
While I am sure the working 'Victorian farm' is popular with children, as an adult I found it rather disappointing. I was expecting to see a working farm with tools and implements, maybe even workers dressed up in traditional costume. All we get is a small museum to the history of the area, and a few farm animals in a yard.
Museum
Hoping to be able to grab a snack or a nice cake, we head for the Tea Shop in the grounds, but the selection is extremely poor and we leave frustrated all round. The best thing about the café is the potted topiary shrubs.
Just another couple of hours – during which I slept like a baby in the back seat – and we're back home after yet another interesting trip.
Posted by Grete Howard 07:02 Archived in England
Beautiful photos!
by Ryan Trapp