Kirby Hall

For some reason I have A LOT of pictures of Kirby Hall. It was a fun day out and the kids were glad to be out of the house and exploring a bit. A little history of Kirby Hall, courtesy of English Heritage..."Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th century houses earlier owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I. Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, the walls show the exceptionally rich decoration that proclaims that its successive owners were always in the forefront of new ideas about architecture and design. The Great Hall and state rooms remain intact, refitted and redecorated to authentic 17th and 18th century specifications. Take time to wander around the recently restored great gardens with their elaborate ‘cutwork’ design complete with statues and urns."

Kellie and Hollie adding some new statues to the mix in the gardens.

Being silly!!

This was the intern workings of the original clock of the Hall. Carter was very fascinated by the gadgets he could see in there.

Mason stealing Mike's beverage!

Picnic lunch afterwards, lots of energy was burned that day!

There were peacocks all over the gardens and the kids were in heaven seeing them so up close and personal.