southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Northumberland May 2011 Day 5 A visit to Alnwick

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		Everyone did their own thing today - After a quick look round town .
		We dashed off to see the famous Alnwick Gardens, here seen from the road .
		You couldn't miss the Grand Cascade .
		Jealous of the kids' dumper trucks .
		A very large water feature .
		From all angles .
		And viewpoints .
		Some smaller ones too .
		A vortex .
		* Ray's new view of Barbara .
		Amazing displays .
		Up the hill .
		Very tidy plantings .
		In the walled garden .
		More water features .
		Wow, what a colour! .
		We liked the plant supports .
		Imagine trimming all these hedges .
		Tidy! .
		What a good idea. .
		Some very striking primulas .
		An interesting clash .
		Heather tip-toeing through the tulips? .
		* Meanwhile Ray and Barbara visit this area .
		* And cross to the ... .
		* Tree House to end all treehouses! .
		Over the other side of the Gardens Mike and Heather are off to the Roots and Shoots display .
		No crows in this garden .
		Just lots of equal ops scarers .
		Even a bird is helping .
		Very tidy once again .
In fact it's all buzzing .
With activity
Photos and captions from Mike and * Ray