Well they say that success is often measured by the timing, and today that certainly applied. After a week of glorious weather and mediterranean like temperatures, we were expected to go back to the normal UK early summer weather; and today was the start of it.
Whilst it was warm (and I must say rather clammy), it was grey and overcast; but it stayed dry so we had to be thankful. That was, for the 4hrs we were mulling around the castle and then just as we returned to the car, a few spots of rain. And as we left the city of Lincoln the heavens opened and it didn't stop until we got back home. And boy did it come down...
So, my day started with a visit to the Orthotics Department at Rotherham Hospital to get my new shoe inserts. I'd recently found out that my right leg is 15mm shorter than the right one and this does answer many questions around why I've had back problems for most of my life. I won't however be using them today as the lady at the hospital said to start for 30 minutes at a time, and then build up with a 6-week expectation around getting used to them so my initial test would just be the walk from the hospital to the car and then the 20 minute drive back home.
I wasn't long at the hospital so after having a cuppa at home we left around 10am for Lincoln. As we had planned just to visit the castle today we parked up in one of the car-parks around it's perimeter, and although we were unlucky enough to find one with a faulty ticket machine which decided to keep some of our money without giving us a ticket, we eventually parked up and just after 11am were walking through the castle gates.
The castle itself hass a large footprint, but anyone expecting it to be filled with mediaeval buildings might be a little disappointed. Since it's initial construction in the 11th century on the site of an old Roman fortress it has gone through many changes, and today it is little more than a wall with a few buildings along it. However, what a wall and what views. And just how much else there is to see 'within these walls'.
You are able to walk all the way around the top of the wall, about a mile in length, and the views over the city and in particular towards the Cathedral are simply stunning. It rises above the city like an overlord guarding it's lands. And inside, you have the old prison and the courthouse, plus the heritage centre. And as a bonus at the moment; the Poppy Wave which is fetching in the customers. Also, the Magna Carta exhibition. Yes only four pieces, but their importance to Britain just can't be underestimated. These are the values on which our country is built; amazing just to say that you have seen them.
At only £12 per adult for entry this really is a worthwhile place to visit, and the guide-book was only £2.99 which is a bargain compared to many heritage sites. No wonder it's such a popular place to visit. And the time had flown by, our 4hrs parking was nearly up so time to head back across country. And as previously mentioned, to battle the torrential rain on the journey home.
When I say home, not straight home of course. We'd shared a panini in the castle but wanted a meal before heading back home so made the small detour over to Kiveton for tea at the Duke of Leeds. A lamb steak for Donna and Greek Cod for me. A great day if I don't say so myself.
Whilst it was warm (and I must say rather clammy), it was grey and overcast; but it stayed dry so we had to be thankful. That was, for the 4hrs we were mulling around the castle and then just as we returned to the car, a few spots of rain. And as we left the city of Lincoln the heavens opened and it didn't stop until we got back home. And boy did it come down...
So, my day started with a visit to the Orthotics Department at Rotherham Hospital to get my new shoe inserts. I'd recently found out that my right leg is 15mm shorter than the right one and this does answer many questions around why I've had back problems for most of my life. I won't however be using them today as the lady at the hospital said to start for 30 minutes at a time, and then build up with a 6-week expectation around getting used to them so my initial test would just be the walk from the hospital to the car and then the 20 minute drive back home.
I wasn't long at the hospital so after having a cuppa at home we left around 10am for Lincoln. As we had planned just to visit the castle today we parked up in one of the car-parks around it's perimeter, and although we were unlucky enough to find one with a faulty ticket machine which decided to keep some of our money without giving us a ticket, we eventually parked up and just after 11am were walking through the castle gates.
The castle itself hass a large footprint, but anyone expecting it to be filled with mediaeval buildings might be a little disappointed. Since it's initial construction in the 11th century on the site of an old Roman fortress it has gone through many changes, and today it is little more than a wall with a few buildings along it. However, what a wall and what views. And just how much else there is to see 'within these walls'.
You are able to walk all the way around the top of the wall, about a mile in length, and the views over the city and in particular towards the Cathedral are simply stunning. It rises above the city like an overlord guarding it's lands. And inside, you have the old prison and the courthouse, plus the heritage centre. And as a bonus at the moment; the Poppy Wave which is fetching in the customers. Also, the Magna Carta exhibition. Yes only four pieces, but their importance to Britain just can't be underestimated. These are the values on which our country is built; amazing just to say that you have seen them.
At only £12 per adult for entry this really is a worthwhile place to visit, and the guide-book was only £2.99 which is a bargain compared to many heritage sites. No wonder it's such a popular place to visit. And the time had flown by, our 4hrs parking was nearly up so time to head back across country. And as previously mentioned, to battle the torrential rain on the journey home.
When I say home, not straight home of course. We'd shared a panini in the castle but wanted a meal before heading back home so made the small detour over to Kiveton for tea at the Duke of Leeds. A lamb steak for Donna and Greek Cod for me. A great day if I don't say so myself.
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