Friday 17th July
This reconstruction of an Iron Age hut is the result of excavations carried out at Milfield, the village where we are based.

The major creation is the henge which was created in 2,000AD as a copy of the original from 2,000BC.

This afternoon we crossed the border and spent some time walking the coastal pathway with splendid views in both directions.

We rounded off the day at Berwick Upon Tweed where we walked along the ramparts around the old town.

At one point two road bridges and one railway bridge cross the Tweed.



Thursday 16th July
A lovely road across the hills took us to Bamburgh where we headed south down the coast to Beadnell. We spent a couple of hours watching the tide coming in and exploring the rocks.

The met a couple of divers who told us that there is a reef that goes directly out from the rocks. According to them it is full of crabs. lobsters and small fish.

We scrambled over the rocks to reach a good spot to watch the waves.

The castle is well built into the rocks right by the sea. Bamburgh was once the capital of Northumbria.



Wednesday 15th July
After the wedding we came up for a relaxing break to Northumberland. On the way we called in at  Belsay Castle.

We followed the meandering path through the lovely quarry gardens.

Finally we explored the lush and colourful formal gardens.



Sunday 12th July
On the Sunday afternoon all of the extended family had a picnic lunch and relaxed in the sunshine in the courtyard of one of the Saltmarshe cottages.

 



Saturday 11th July

 

Rachael and Mike's Wedding Day at Saltmarshe Hall.

 

After arriving in the vintage Riley, Rachael posed with her bridesmaids.

Rachael looking radiant just before she was led down the aisle by Alan.

 

 

After the ceremony in the woodland glade they both signed the register.

 

Mike with his best man and groomsmen in the walled garden.



 

 

A family photo by the hedge in the walled garden.

The reception was set out as a picnic on the side lawn.

The beautiful wedding cake was displayed in the grand entrance hall.

The happy couple cutting the cake while the photographer and Christine record the moment.

 

Rachael and Mike enjoying the first dance of the evening.