Casting clouts

After a winter so long and cold that I swear it was a set from Game of Thrones, today was a revelation. Firstly, there's something really satisfying about bank holidays and then a sunny day too was simply joyous.

My son and I went up to Wensleydale which was glorious in the sun. The first place was Bolton Castle, home of the Scropes and famous for being where Mary Queen of Scots was held. It's a great castle: they have archery displays, birds of prey talks and a maze. My son loved it.














Mary Queen of Scot's bedroom




The views of Wensledale
















Afterwards, we went to Aysgarth Falls which were stunning in the spring warmth













Our final stop, and our favourite, was The Forbidden Corner and I'm going to be very circumspect about it. You must go and you must not know what to expect. It's utterly magical.