Good morning, tis Friday time for
Well we've just arrived back from a lovely week away in Lancashire, I'm going to share half of the week this week and the rest next week, because I have a feeling that this weekend is going to be one of rest and recovery.
First up the route the satnat took us gave us some spectacular views which I'm eternally grateful for, it made for a picturesque journey
Our first day out we went to Pendle Arts Trail in the shadow of Pendle Hill itself, we had great fun exploring and finding various art pieces (although we didn't find the boggart).
I loved this chair, so quirky and different
and this tree sculpture
and another favourite was this one, hidden deep in the woods
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On our way around we also came across a metal sculpture documenting the pendle witches
and on our way back, stopped to photograph this statue of Alice Nutter, one of the Pendle witches
The second day we were off to enjoy Saltaire's Art Trail - it didn't disappoint. The gallery itself hadn't changed much, although we did see a new David Hockney but weren't allowed to photograph it.
I did come across this amazing ceramic work though, originally done for the Bradford and Bingley building society.
On Monday we set out to hit three places in a day but managed four.
The first was Stump Cross Caverns, unlike any other cave system we've been in before they were very pretty and we enjoyed our visit immensely
The formations were stunning
and they'd lit it really well in places
Then we ventured on to Coldstone Cutts, which we have visited before
although this was a new addition to the hillside since our last visit and yes they are tractor wheels!
Coldstone is a land art piece which gives you a view of the countryside around as well as the quarry that is still working below.
Our main place to visit was St Mary's Church at Studley Royal, because every other time we've visited it has been closed. Alas the main part of the church we wanted to see up close was the chancel designed by William Burges, but unfortunately the delicate mosaic flooring meant we could only see from afar, however I'm sure you will see why we wanted to visit.
The church itself was beautiful from the outside too
We then decided after a picnic, to head into Fountains Abbey itself, which we hadn't planned to do but we were there so it seemed silly not to enjoy it.
We came across 3 art exhibitions the first, tree prints
the second in the mill
were some amazing photographs of the site
and finally (and possibly my favourite as it was quirky) was the headphone tree, where headphones had been attached for you to listen to the noise of the tree - it really was amazing.
We wandered the ruined abbey
and although it had been an immensely busy day, we really enjoyed it.
Now I'm going to save the rest for next week.
I hope you've had a grand week.
