Afternoon tea anyone?

ooh that plate of sandwiches etc looks so yummy. I have just plain cheese for tonight. glad you had a lovely time. the grounds look lovely. White peafowl are very attractive aren't they, the peacock's tail looks like an elaborate firework.

Absolutely. Beautiful birds! And what a treat. I am so glad that the weather played nicely too!

What An enjoyable blog! Thank you for sharing. Currently ay home recovering from an operation unable to do gardening so this cheered me up! Thank you.

Get well soon Amsterdam!

The peacocks do make a blood curdling screaming sound. A couple of them used to walk and fly around the village where my daughter lived. She did warn us that they might land on the roof very early in the morning and we were glad she did. That is a beautiful garden and your afternoon tea looks scrumptious. It was a very thoughtful gift and good of you to share it with us. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Amsterdam.

Lovely blog! Beautiful pics!
Yes, get well soon to Amsterdam!

How absolutely wonderful......count me in.

Thanks for viewing this blog ... it really was a wonderful afternoon ... must start saving up to do it again! ... :o))

I looks a beautiful place, but I don't understand how shutting a door can keep the peacocks in the kitchen garden, mine fly up onto the roofs and would be out if they wanted! The white one's are beautiful, nicer than my blue boys - but don't let them know that!

Amsterdam, hope you feel better soon and can get out in the garden. Take it steady and slow ... :o)

Honeysuckle, I have looked on-line at many photos of the White Peacocks at the castle and it seems the adult pair, Bob and Lilley, had 4 chicks last July so perhaps that explains why keeping them within the castle walls is a good idea! The door leads to a small area, formerly a kitchen garden many moons ago, but is totally open to the elements now. low walls and no roof, with wonderful views cross the South Downs.

A lovely Blog,and photo's Shirley..and so glad you had such a nice weather day,plus an afternoon tea as well :o) a much better way to celebrate your's and Michael's Birthdays too..We were bought one for my Birthday last year,and another one for Mothers Day this year..fingers crossed this is a new tradition ..ha ha. You both look to be very well on it,anyway ..ha ha..Love the White Peacocks too,not seen any before ,so thank you ..xxx

What a great place to spend the day, l too have never seen white peacocks, and that last picture is so beautiful.

Thank you for your kind comments. Have been hobbling round the garden and just sitting in it & enjoying it for once! Lol 😁

Sandra, if this a new tradition then I'm all for it!

Glad you like them Julien.

Amsterdam, it's good to sit and admire the garden, although the urge to 'just get that weed out' or 'just dead-head that plant' is strong, ha ha!

Shirley - that’s so true!! Been crawling on my hands and knees just trying to reach that bit over there! Got some strange looks from my husband and sons “Mum what on earth are you doing?” Lol

What a lovely place to visit (except for the peacocks !) and you had glorious weather too :)

Amsterdam, be very careful!!!

Hywel, I should have put a warning on about the Peacocks for you ... :o)

lol :D I don't mind, I just scroll past any bird photos and concentrate on the plants :) x

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How unusual Shirley as I didn't know there were white peacocks ! Aren't they lovely and I bet you both had a lovely day especially all that tea ! We wouldn't have left any either ! Hahaa!

What a wonderful gift, so pleased the weather played its part in making it a very enjoyable afternoon, I've never been there Shirley, it looks a grand place , I really enjoyed seeing your lovely photos's, the peacocks are absolutely stunning, only ever seen one white so now I'm wracking my brain trying to think where it was..Thankyou for sharing..

Rose, the first time I heard one of them call out was really quite scary, such a noise! After eating all of that tea we didn't eat again until breakfast the next day ... :o))

Sue, I'd love to know where you saw a white Peacock.

Missed this one.....my favourite treat afternoon tea and a wonderful garden to explore, what more could you want, good weather of course, and the odd white peacock!!!!!(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)(ʘᴗʘ✿) super blog and photos.....

Dotty, it was good to look through this blog again, so thanks for commenting! Such miserable weather today ... have got the ironing done but would have preferred to have been outdoors!