Tyntesfield

It is here at Tyntesfield that we decided the little frogs should live. We decided it would be better for them than sitting in a hot car.

 

On the way to the house we saw some interesting garden art.

 

"This fine Victorian country house was created by one of England's richest commoners, William Gibbs, who built his fortune on fertiliser.

Spiralling turrets and pinnacles adorn the roof, ornate stone carvings and church-like windows complete the Gothic look, giving the feel of a mysterious, fairytale mansion. Beyond the grandeur that visitors of the Gibbs family would have seen, you will also discover a family home and the evidence of their changing fortunes."

The house was pretty, but a bit like a deceased estate inside.

The boys had fun dressing up.

 

t was much more impressive from the outside...

 

 

Gave croquet a go, but the mallets were a bit big and heavy and caused plenty of frustration.