Arley Hall and Cheshire Showground

After 45 mins queuing up to go into the antique fair at the Cheshire Showground in Tabley we decided it was all too stressful and crowded so we drove to the exit and went looking for Pickmere only to find another line of cars. Apparently the fields were so waterlogged they were collectiong money at the gate so thats why it took so long. Normally we have to wait 5 mins after we have park in a field with a tent. Anyhoo- we turned down some wiggly lanes and ended up at Arley Hall that Hazel has been before but I had not. A long walk from the car park to the house. Once there we discovered it was very expensive to go in £24 for both of us and £3 car parking fee. So we enjoyed our little walk looking at the old buildings and the pheasants wandering about and went to see Hazel's Mom and sister who needed a few jobs doing.

Antique Fair

Nice wander round the big antique fair on the Cheshire Showground this morning. A bit muddy but the sun came out for a while. Hazel got a few weird objects - a tiny silver brush thing, a metal domino shag container, and a cabinet to put her notebooks in. We shared a portion of very nice chips for lunch sat on a grassy knoll ( or was it a hummock?) . I didnt find anything but enjoyed watching Hazel's face light up as she spied something curious.

Antique Fair

Yesterdays wander round the antiques and collectables at the Cheshire Showground - the last of the year sadly. Not as busy as previous fairs. A bit pricey so we didn't buy anything not even some chips! We took sandwiches along and some hot chocolate in a flask but were finished by 11.30am so went home for some lunch. Some unexpected visitors so had to make some soup. Luckily had time to cut up some root veg and boil it up in a large saucepan. Delicious with sour dough toast although I do say so myself!

Cheshire Showground Antiques Fair

Nice day for a trip out to the Cheshire Showground - about 3 miles from us down some pleasing windy lanes. The sun came out which it improved it a great deal. The weather has been very changeable just lately. Didnt find any bargains but had a good rummage through all the junk. Had some expensive chips from a stall for our lunch sat on a grassy noel. Hazel found some metal number stamps for £10 which she seemed pleased with. Will be an early birthday present to herself.