Spring at RHS Wisley

We recently had the most fabulous time at RHS Wisley with Annie from Mammasaurus, Kitty and Ozzy. The day started well with the discovery of fish under one of the bridges – POD has not quite mastered disguising her excitement!

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We visited the wonderful Orchid display first which took place in the state-of-the-art Glasshouse. It really is as impressive as it looks with dry, moist and tropical temperature zones housing beautiful and exotic species.

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After the Glasshouse and a picnic by the Alpine Meadow we ventured into the Wild Garden. POD loves this area and spent a time peering into one of the streams.

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At Seven Aces we admired the view,

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said hello the ducks and watched a few more fish.

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There were many pretties to see along the way

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but we stopped for an ice-cream. Sitting on a bench, our view was a blossom tree with Grape Hyacinth beneath it.

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We then made our way back past the canal and loggia to the walled garden. There we saw these wonderful Crown Imperials and an array of colourful blooms.

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We even had the adjacent garden to ourselves for a little while

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although a couple of ducks dropped by.

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The Top Terrace was awash with hundreds of daffodils.

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A great photo opportunity had POD faced the camera!

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From there we headed to the Alpine Houses and Centenary Crevice Garden. Having only discovered the alpine area last month, it was a treat to return so soon. With miniature displays from all over the World, there’s a huge variety of alpines to see.

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These hairy Pasque flowers are just lovely

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and these were amazing.

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There are many succulents to see as well.

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The nearby Rock Garden was our next stop, the children enticed by its waterfalls and rocky steps,

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but we did stop for a few minutes to watch a duck.

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Beneath us the bridge beckoned

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and there was just enough time to look at the fish again before we left. It was a great day which saw POD asleep before we’d even left the car park!

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Linking up with #HDYGG at Mammasaurus and #CountryKids at Coombe Mill.

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  • Kirsty - Hijacked by Twins April 24, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    Looks like you all had a fantastic day out! Simply beautiful pictures x #HDYGG

  • Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault April 24, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Gosh Wisley is even more wonderful than I had realised. I really must find a way to visit when I am over in the UK!

  • Gemma April 24, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    I’ve only been to Wisley once but your photos are making me want to go again! Loving all the macro shots and how you’ve captured those tiny hairs on the Pasque flower.

  • Katie April 24, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I love the blanket of grape hyacinths. What a gorgeous day and such cuties to spend it with. Pods excitement is Awesome!

  • Claudia April 24, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    oh goodness… i do love your english gardens. all of them. so many beautiful flowers!! great shots Charly xx

  • Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) April 24, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Awww… i just spent like a lot of minutes just looking at your photos. Going up & down.. up & down. Everything is so pretty. I wish I am there too! #HDYGG

  • Emma Greenwood April 24, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Oh I so want to visit! It looks spectacular

  • brinabird and son April 24, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Something special about them sitting on the rocks. Sounds like sensory heaven! #hdygg

  • Kriss MacDonald April 24, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    I love the contrast of the perfect English gardens – with all the kids making it look like a film set – and the amazing alpine flowers. #hdygg

  • Jenni April 24, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    So much beauty I don’t even know what my favorite is. Perhaps those gorgeous bluebells. I must visit but fear it may be dangerous for my garden budget!

  • Mammasaurus April 24, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Ahhhh happy memories! Kitty is still chattering about our day out there with you both. Gorgeous shots as always – I really need to take your lead and try and move around the angles of my flower shots – less centering!

    Thanks you for joining in again sweet cheeks! x

  • Helen Sims The good life mum April 25, 2014 at 8:28 am

    i really love that pink flower that is wonderful and you captured it so well #hdygg

  • Hellie's Corner April 25, 2014 at 9:14 am

    Wisely looks like a fantastic place to visit, it’s a pity it’s not closer to me. Love the photos of the kids having fun and the flora photos are stunning.

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  • thebeesleybuzz April 25, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Looks like a fab place and it looks like you had the most amazing weather and such great company too. xxx

  • charmaine April 25, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    really gorgeous photos… I really want to go to Wisley, it looks like a great place to mooch around x

  • Leanne @suggys.co.uk/Leanne April 25, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Gorgeous Photos!!!. this looks such a beautiful place to go and visit, i wish i lived ALOT closer though πŸ™ #HDYGG

  • mummy to boyz April 26, 2014 at 12:30 am

    Stunning photo’s! You can’t beat looking for fish #countrykids

  • Rollercoaster Mum April 26, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Fabulous photos as always. I love that little walled garden – so funny that the ducks came to visit. My faves are the flower macros from the glasshouse though – wonderful.

  • Sara (@mumturnedmom) April 26, 2014 at 4:23 am

    What a fabulous day, it looks beautiful and such fun. Love PODs expression at the fish πŸ™‚ #CountryKids

  • Sarah MumofThree World April 26, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Love the expression on POD’s face at the sight of the fish. We have grape hyacinths in our garden, but I’ve never what they are, so thank you for that! (Needless to say they don’t look half as impressive as these!)

  • The Reading Residence April 26, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Looks like such a lovely day out, and so many beautiful flowers. I do love the look of that rock garden.

  • Karen April 26, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Sounds like you all enjoyed a really fun day out. The photos are amazing, so colourful x

  • Dean April 26, 2014 at 9:41 am

    What a lovely place! You do always find the most beautiful places to visit Charly πŸ™‚ As always, POD looks gorgeous! #CountryKids.

  • Jo Laybourn (Sit Still Monkeys) April 26, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Not been to Wisley in ages. It’s fab there isn’t it Charly! Loving all your beautiful photo’s. They are gorgeous x #CountryKids

  • Attachment Mummy April 26, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Stunning photos! I keep meaning to go to Wisley, you have made me book a diary date now!

  • Super Busy Mum {Debs} April 27, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    What a beautiful place to visit and you guys certainly got the weather for it too. As always Charly, stunning photos! #countrykids

  • Sonia Constant April 27, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I adore your photos, the flowers look alive!

    What a great place to explore with the little ones. πŸ™‚

    #countrykids