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Levens Hal and Gardens is situated on the road between Milnthorpe and Kendal. The first house on the site was a pele tower built by the Redman family in around 1350. Much of the present building dates from the Elizabethan era when the Bellingham family extended the house.
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| The front door. |
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| The House and just a small part of the gardens. |
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| A precarious seat on this miniature traction engine. |
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| Bertha. |
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| Here she is. Bertha, a full size traction engine. |
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| Chicken des res. |
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| The residents. |
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| Croquet on the lawn. |
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| Glass of Pimm's anyone? |
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| Ferns, |
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| The front lawn. |
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| An open gate. |
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| Hare on a plinth. |
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| The herb garden. |
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| Herbacious borders. |
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| Hops and a seat. |
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| Hosta. |
I remember visiting this house some years ago, a great set of photo's Mike. You've covered such a range of subjects here, looking forward to seeing the next installment. David.
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