Alnwick Gardens

I decided, reluctantly, to contribute to what must be one of the most lucrative tax-evasion schemes in the country, by buying an annual pass to the Duchess’s Garden. This was partly funded by EU money (of course the Duke was a Vote Leave person with big posters to that effect on his land) and enjoys “charitable” status despite the whole thing being returned to the pair after a certain number of years.

£60 poorer (but I did decline to gift aid) I enjoyed a morning admiring the cherry blossom. An expensive blip! But as I bought the most expensive ticket it means I have a pass for a year and can take one other adult and 4 children with me in that price. We are having a lot of friends visiting this year so I’ll take them, especially those who aren’t able to walk far. Expect many future blips from this location!