Hopton Hall Gardens

 Hopton Hall is in Carsington, Derbyshire, and it is open in February for the Snowdrop walk and in July for the Rose Gardens.There is a pop-up cafe that serves drinks, cakes and sandwiches at these opening events.

The Gardens are a tranquil escape (It is in an internet and mobile phone blind-spot) and there is a lot to see.  This is the large pond.

I did try to take a photo of a flying dragonfly with my camera,  This is at 80mm focal length with a fast flying insect.  Not so bad!

The general shot across the rose garden was taken in bright sunlight and the temperature was 28 degrees Centigrade.  This was the hottest day recorded so far this year.

This is the long walk, below the rose garden.  What a delightful day.