History, architecture, gardens, peacocks - what more could you want?
Johnstown Castle的点评
点评:We had a wonderful tour of the castle with Margaret who is so well informed about the history of the family and the estate, from the Norman conquest right up to the agricultural college years. Margaret was patient with all of our questions, engaging, and funny, but she also delivered the dramatic or sad parts of the history with real empathy.
Everyone in the visitor centre was friendly and helpful, and the facilities are clean and easy to navigate.
We had a really tasty snack in the cafe after our tour, and bought a few lovely local things in the gift shop including some art.
The grounds are beautiful, and the most wonderful part are the peacocks who will happily sunbathe with you in the garden. They're not afraid of people at all, but they won't bother you if you aren't a bird person.
Overall we're so happy we came down for a day trip. I would love to come more often and really get a chance to explore the grounds properly. If I lived slightly closer I would definitely be a member!
翻译:我们跟随玛格丽特参观了这座城堡,她知识渊博,对家族和庄园的历史了如指掌,从诺曼征服时期一直讲到农业学院时期。玛格丽特耐心解答了我们所有的问题,她风趣幽默,引人入胜,而且在讲述那些扣人心弦或令人悲伤的历史片段时,她也展现出了真挚的同理心。
游客中心的每个人都热情友好,乐于助人,设施干净整洁,方便参观。
参观结束后,我们在咖啡馆享用了美味的小吃,并在礼品店购买了一些精美的当地特产,包括一些艺术品。
庄园景色优美,最令人惊喜的是那些孔雀,它们会很乐意和你一起在花园里晒太阳。它们一点也不怕人,但即使你不喜欢鸟类,它们也不会打扰你。
总而言之,我们非常高兴这次来这里一日游。我希望以后能经常来,好好探索一下庄园。如果我住得近一些,我一定会办会员卡!