It took place on Wednesday 14 June which proved to be one of the hottest days of 2017 so far.
Here is what Sandra had to say about it:
"A great day out and everything went to plan. The sun shone,
the Motorways behaved. As soon as we arrived we were greeted and told some of
the estate’s history.
Percy Powell-Cotton created a unique museum at Quex
Park, to reflect the experiences of his travels and to show to the people at
home in England the world he discovered during his journeys. He believed the
animals that he hunted and collected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
were making a contribution to science.
I am not a lover of museums but this one fascinated me the
most with its interesting display of animals in beautiful dioramas. The museum
also displays the many artifacts he collected, including exquisite beadwork and
embroidery of the natives.
The park was well kept with the help of lots of volunteers and
there were plenty of picnic tables at which I enjoyed my lunch, together with a
glass or two of wine.
I visited the walled garden and then went to the very well
stocked garden centre. I had a fleeting look at the Barn food shop and managed
to eat an ice cream before boarding the coach home.
There was so much to see that I missed visiting the house
and the woodland walk. Thank you Jenny and Julie for arranging - it was a perfect day."
A selection of photos from Rick and Thor follow:
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