Weekend away

We spent the weekend at Branston Hall Hotel, it was not our first visit, we went before a couple of years ago, read about it here. Again we had perfect service, accommodation, and food. 

We were not able to walk the grounds they  weren't flooded but the grounds were very wet.

So we went into Lincoln

From the car park the cathedral and castle. 

From the walls of the castle, 

I love all the roofs all different

Looking along the walls and beyond

Interesting menu

Nothing like what they had on display today

Inside the castle walls there is a prison and chapel

The men sat inside these booths, all they could see was the preacher

the woman sat at the front on benches. 

A female cell, these bunks were removed in the day

The castle was very interesting, and worth a visit, I wish we had more time, but we only put 3 hours on the car parking, could easily have spent another hour here. The day started wet, but stayed dry enough for us to get around, the morning visit was good as we were leaving it started to fill up.
The Cathedral was stunning, they had wood carving showing the life of Jesus, we also found the Imp, which I remembered from a previous trip over 25 years ago. .
We wanted to go to The Work house, Southwell but it is closed in January, but hope to get to see it on another trip.
Saturday afternoon was spent in front of a huge fire, I finished reading The Saffron Trail, Rosanna Ley, another good book, the ending a bit predictable, I will start The Angel Tree, Lucinda Riley next. 
It was lovely to spend time with hubby, we already knew the hotel was good, I am scared to weigh myself for a few days, their meals were fantastic, all local and fresh items, I did not each lunch whilst we were away, but I know my waistline has grown.