Croft Castle

[Owdboggy]

Another National Trust property which we often visit. The Castle is now a private home, but one can go round. No photos allowed inside though. The grounds are really spectacular wooded areas. High above the Castle itself is an Iron age Hill fort/settlement. Ambury Castle. The views from it are fantastic, across Shropshire into Wales.
http://www.ideasforgardens.net/palustris/Croft_Castle

 

[claudine]

I love it, it reminds me of the Secret Garden Those old, big trees and the pond are absolutely beautiful.

 

[ydolem11]

These are spectacular! Thanks for sharing! I love trees, and particularly old, big gnarled ones that have lots of personality. I also love old abandoned buildings, which made these photos like a dream come true for me. I would love to live somewhere like that again! I used to live at a summer camp which had previously been a working farm and there were a few old buildings to visit out in the woods along with some cool trees, but now I'm living in the city where there isn't much of that around.

 

[amelia88]

I love it, it reminds me of the Secret Garden Those old, big trees and the pond are absolutely beautiful.

It made me think of that too -- especially the little pump house, it was so hidden in greenery that it made it seem all mystical and extra charming! I love getting glimpses into garden grounds like this!

 

[Owdboggy]

The old trees are an avenue of Chestnut trees planted over 300 years ago. Sadly many of them now are almost dead. They have started re-planting, but it will take another 50 or so years for the trees to reach a decent size. Pity that the trees were not replaced 60 years ago.

 

[IcyBC]

The trees are amazing to see! They are just so unique! What a beautiful garden!

 

[claudine]

It made me think of that too -- especially the little pump house, it was so hidden in greenery that it made it seem all mystical and extra charming! I love getting glimpses into garden grounds like this!

Yes, I love it too I think I'll never get bored with looking at beautiful gardens. Each one of them is so special and unique. And it's just so inspiring to see them.