Market in the square midhurst

Market in the Square in Midhurst was a planned market with there being two more one in November & one in December….the weather held out for these lovely vendors considering it was bucketing down the night before …..an array of old wares & vintage finds & treasures,,,,,this was a packed event & a highlight for this Saturday…..The last photos are of The Country Brocante Store that organises these lovely events ……it’s a matter of finding that perfect find for that perfect space that makes a home special …..then we went to the Cowdrey Farm shop ….plants….walks/hiking ..cafe then the old Midhurst Castle which is in the throws of being repaired …..

Lymington…..

Off to Lymington as suggested by my friend as as you drive through the New Forrest…..winding roads with overhanging trees creating tunnels…….no where to stop to take photos but breathtaking One the less…..arrived at this sweet harbour town…..we walked along cobbled streets & then had a pub lunch before heading back…..

My firend in bishops Waltham

From Winchester City a short drive into Bishops Waltham where I have a lovely friend who had organised for us to stay in her friends cottage about 5 minutes walk from her…..it is a 1700’s cottage but beautifully renovated inside ….leaving bare brick walls with partial plastering….lots of exposed beams….crooked/sloping floors….small & irregular door sizes…..the blue door is the entrance to the cottage…..you can see as we hit this village the Autumn leaves are fully falling ….the colours are amazing and so distinct….it it a very old village with lots of quaint shops & much history …..I don’t usually post ‘me’ photos but couldn’t help but share the last night together in the pub ‘The Crown’ with these wonderful friends & much fun was had….

Winchester city

As we came into Winchester City it was raining quite heavily…..parking was limited & our navigation didn’t take us to the parking we’d planned on….but we ended up being in a parking close to the High Street…,.it was heaving so to speak with Students everywhere….it is a university town but this day was a Graduation Day……so what with rain , students & families everywhere….it was difficult to take photos as you couldn’t step back to get any depth !!?..we couldn’t visit the Cathedral as this was where the graduation was happening…..still lovely views…….