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“Summer Colours” photo@thecastle entries

14th July 2021 by Whittington Castle

“Hergest croft garden in bloom” by Hayley Easthope
“The Sunflower” by Julie Sheffield

“This sunflower I grew from seed the bees adore it, the colour is a deep red which makes a change from the yellow.”

“Rebecka flowers” by Julie Sheffield

“These Rebecka flowers were grown from seed they look like Happy Flowers. Again the bees adore them.”

“Colourful summer flower, petal perfect” by Tracey Evans
“Beautiful Summer’s Evening” by Steven Evans Hughes (Under 15)
“Beautiful Peacock” by Julie Sheffield

“Taken at Powis Castle stunning colours, he was hiding underneath the apple tree.”

“Bee on a flower” by Julie Sheffield

“Love the detail on the Bees wings. We need to look after the Bees. Taken in the garden.”

“Lady Bird” by Julie Sheffield

“A ladybird looks like it is smiling for the camera. Taken in the garden.”

“Mandarin Duck” by Julie Sheffield

“This beautiful Mandarin duck stunning plumage was taken at Ellesmere.”

“Whittington Castle reflected in the water” by Julie Sheffield

“Whittington Castle reflected in the water, all very still and calm.”

“Sunset” by Amy Williams

“I chose this photo because sunsets are beautiful in the summer and the deep colours are amazing”

“True Colours” by Stephen Harvey

“Stunning colours on a grass verge in Wrexham!”

“The brightly coloured costumes of the Medieval dancers at the nearby chateau” by Bernard Juby
“Milord and his Lady” by Bernard Juby
“Summer reflections on the moat” by Alison Young

Finding solace in the shade

“Summer hues at Whittington Castle” by Alison Young 

Beautiful greens and purples

“Whittington Castle peeping out from the long grass” by Alison Young

Perhaps the swans are hiding in there too!

Sunset Colours 1 by Beth Williams
Sunset Colours 2 by Beth Williams
Summer Flowers by Joanna Hughes

The beauty of the colourful wild flowers.

Sunset Highway by Joanna Hughes

Driving home I couldn’t help stop to admire the beautiful sunset!

Bee’s Business by Joanna Hughes

Where would we be without the beautiful bee pollinating!

Summer Magic by Joanna Hughes
Paintbox Morning by Joanna Hughes

Beautiful sunrise as my dog needed the toilet – a reward for getting out of bed 😀

English Summer Rose by Joanna Hughes
Nature’s Beauty by Joanna Hughes
Wild Summer Garden by Lyra Cox (Under 15)

We planted some wildflower seed bombs and the bees and butterflies love the vibrant colours! 

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If you are looking for an intimate and cosy venue within an enchanting and romantic setting look no further than Whittington Castle, some of which dates from the C12th and has links to the Holy Grail.  We cater for weddings, civil ceremonies and celebrations, be it an informal lunch or a formal gathering.

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