点评:Returning from a late evening landing at Birmingham airport we spotted signs for Hanbury Hall, M5 junction 5. We decided to make the return trip.
That is what we did on one of the UK's sunniest days in late April.
Initial reaction to the 'visitor reception' was not a good one. Upon enquiring about maps, leaflets or any other guide to te property we were told in a brusque manner, 'we don't do them, we are helping to save the planet!'
However, swiftly emerging from the background came a very helpful lady who directed us to a map that we were able to photograph.
A coffee and cake in the Stable cafe set us up for the day. We took in a delightful walk in the grounds. All walks are colour coded and clearly signposted enroute.
In spite of a horse-fly bite to my leg, all was well.
We took in the house were the house guides were excellent, very knowledgable and most willing to give their time in answering questions (A detailed guide book would also have been useful..). The house tour is cleverly organised to deposit the vistor at the restaurant area. We had a most excellent lunch of baked potato, one with chilli beans, the other tuna mayo.
Stuffed as we were we then took in a very leisurely stroll through the gardens. Again, highly recommended. The head gardener and staff are recreating the formal garden from ye ancient plans. The result is stunning.
A final ice cream before we set off for home.
Simply an excellent day out, with the drive home taking us through some wonderful countryside.
A big thank you to the team at Hanbury Hall for making our day so memorable.
翻译:傍晚时分,我们从伯明翰机场降落返回,看到了M5高速公路5号交叉口汉伯里庄园的指示牌。我们决定返回。
四月下旬,英国阳光最灿烂的日子之一,我们就这样做了。
最初,我们对“游客接待处”的反应并不好。当我们询问地图、宣传单或其他任何关于庄园的指南时,他们粗鲁地告诉我们:“我们不做这些,我们是在帮助拯救地球!”
然而,一位非常乐于助人的女士迅速从人群中走出来,给我们指了一张地图,让我们可以拍照。
在马厩咖啡馆喝了杯咖啡,吃了块蛋糕,我们开始新的一天。我们在庄园里愉快地散步。所有步道都用颜色标记,沿途有清晰的路标。
尽管我的腿被马蝇咬了,但一切都很好。
我们参观了这栋房子,那里的导游非常出色,知识渊博,而且非常乐意解答我们的疑问(如果能有一本详细的指南就更好了……)。参观安排得非常巧妙,让游客们在餐厅区域就座无虚席。我们享用了一顿非常美味的午餐:烤土豆,一份配辣椒豆,另一份配金枪鱼蛋黄酱。
虽然我们吃得饱饱的,但我们还是悠闲地在花园里漫步。再次强烈推荐。园丁和工作人员正在按照古老的设计方案重建正式花园。最终效果令人惊叹。
回家前,我们吃了最后一顿冰淇淋。
这真是美好的一天,回家的路上,我们穿过了美丽的乡村。
非常感谢汉伯里庄园的团队,让我们的一天如此难忘。