Tuesday 5 March

Just below freezing.

The sun came out taking the chill out of the air

Astley Hall home of the Charnock's this hall was built around 1665 previously a timber framed house had been built between 1575 - 1600

It was given to Chorley Council in 1922 

 Seagull

 Magnolia in the walled garden over 100 years old

 The two resident swans - I am sure the female is Lonely Lucy

 Petty Spurge - Euphorbia peplus

Water fountain in the grounds

Take Care