With those needs taken care of, we wandered around the grounds a while. I must say it probably ticked all the boxes for me. The weather was beautiful too.
Broughton Castle is the ancestoral of the Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes Baronets, of Banbury and remains privately owned. Many LRGT members had read the William Fiennes book The Music Room prior to our visit which details his early life at the castle with his epileptic brother. For him it was a normal upbringing. From The Independent 'This is an exceptionally honest, beautifully-written and observed memoir of a strange childhood'.
Herons feature in the book, stalking the massive moat which surrounds the castle.
I quickly switched to my new 28 300mm Nikon lens and crept closer, but I'd been spotted and off it flew.
Inside the castle was spectacular too, but it had a very comfortable, welcoming feel unlike other stately homes I've visited which set me on edge.
Our pleasant and very knowledgeable guide showed us through the castle, which was closed to the public on this day, giving us the extensive history of the building and family.
I'm developing a fascination for English Longhorn Cattle, they just look so lovely in a landscape, they're so impractical too. Their colours and languid approach to life appeal and that aura of strength. This ancient panorama surrounding the moated castle was better than an oil painting.
I've put this last picture in for Mr Bright. They're Colchicum autumnale or Naked Ladies.
Wow lovely place Pip I saw it on the box the other week,love all that castle stuff,let me know if you go again.
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It is definitely possible to take good pictures of gardens and flowers in good weather, contrary to much we have been told! You've proved it. Looks a very pleasant abode..
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