Yesterday I took the family to the Thornbridge Hall Charity Garden Party in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire.
Now, some reading this (does anyone read this?) may be thinking that this was in fact a selfish act, as we all know Thornbridge also have a superb brewery … well, I didn’t have a drop of beer …. actually, that’s a massive lie, but the family did have a lot of fun and plenty of money was spent in the non alcoholic department.
What a great event with live entertainment, pony rides, a funfair, plant sales, a climbing wall, a brass band, a falconry and owl display, a craft fair and not to mention, the chance to have a good ol gander around the privately owned and impressive Thornbridge Hall and Gardens.
I’m not going to turn this entry into a beer related post about how lovely a fresh pint of Jaipur is, or how nice it was to sample each beer from the range, or mention how nice it was to have a chat with one of the brewers … for now, I think I’ll let the photo’s tell the story, after all this is supposed to be a photoblog.
Also see: Thornbridge Hall Garden Party 2011
Elaine Anderson says
6th July 2010 at 1:48 pmThere was also a wonderful Craft Fair as there is every year.
Elaine Anderson says
6th July 2010 at 1:49 pmWhich now I have read it properly I can see you mentioned 🙂 At least you know someone has read your article.
Richard Mackney says
6th July 2010 at 3:30 pmI did have a few shots of the excellent Craft Fair Elaine but they were a bit rubbish 😉
MovingPictures says
6th July 2010 at 9:38 pmNice pics, Richard. What photo kit were you using?
Philip Campbell says
7th July 2010 at 10:30 amnice photos richard. lovely place too. got some additional information, location details and entry costs etc?
Richard Mackney says
7th July 2010 at 10:46 amHi Phil @philcampbell, thanks. I believe they have a Charity Garden Party once a year where they open the house to the public. They have an events page here http://www.thornbridgehall.co.uk/events.html
Philip Campbell says
7th July 2010 at 10:49 am
Richard Mackney says
7th July 2010 at 11:17 am@chobr just my E0S 400D with a Polariser. My kit is a bit dated now but does the job 🙂 … http://amzn.to/9f1IKO
Ginny Le says
31st July 2010 at 10:03 am
Richard Mackney says
1st April 2011 at 11:35 amHere are the details for 2011Annual Charity Garden Party – July 3rd 2011Join us in the spectacular setting of Thornbridge Hall for our Charity Garden Party. Gates open from 11.00am .Lots to see and do for all the family, wander through our glorious gardens, enjoy the childrens entertainment, visit the original award winning Thornbridge Brewery, craft fair, live music and much more…..Admission £5 adults, £4 concesssions and children under 16 FREE !!!This year supporting Lainey K Foundation, Helens Trust, Macmillan Cancer Care, Boots for Africa, and the National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline.