We were lucky to see a heron flying over the lake - he landed in this tree and I actually got a few shots of him.
Unfortunately people in wheelchairs can only go on the ground floor of the house and watch a virtual tour so we decided not to bother, then it came on raining so we headed back to the car. Saying that we had spent a fair amount of time outside so heading on to the hotel was fine.
Next day we went to Crich Tramway Museum. This was Chas' choice and I was kind of "not bothered" until I read about it and then I was as enthusiastic as he was.
This is the conductor stood at the back of one of the trams as it makes its way up the main street and on to show passengers stunning views of the Derwent Valley.
This is the Sweet Shop ...
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... The Red Lion Pub which was rescued from Stoke on Trent and rebuilt brick by brick at the Tramway Museum where we had a glass of cider whilst sat outside in the sunshine.
It really was a great day out and you should look it up on the internet and if ever in the vicinity call in and spend a day wandering and seeing all the trams they have rescued and rebuilt in the Grand Hall. It only costs you one old penny to ride the tram so that is something else you can do - but there is more. Lots more.
Finally on our third day in Derbyshire we called at Chatsworth on our way home. What an experience! Especially for someone in a wheelchair. They are so lovely with you, nothing is too much trouble and it is all organised so very very well. I didn't want to go home!
Will post some pictures from Chatsworth another day as I am having problems dowloading them - is this Blogger?
Hope you have enjoyed the ones I have uploaded.
