I’m joining in #thursdaydoors as hosted by Norm over on his blog. Check the link to see how to join in, and for some great door pictures.
I think there’s something really special about this little door. It has no handle and no key hole, does it take a magic word to open it?
A couple of years ago we visited the beautiful Arley Arboretum in Shropshire. It’s a steep walk up from the village to reach it, but it’s worth the climb. Arley is a stop on the Severn Valley Railway, which is also well worth doing. I’ll post some pictures of that and the railway museum soon.
There are some lovely gateways at the arboretum.
If you’re ever near Arley in Shropshire this is a beautiful place to spend a few hours. And because it’s an arboretum, I had to share a couple of tree pictures even if it doesn’t fit with the Thursday doors theme.
My son has kindly provided a scale to judge the height and girth of the trees. He’s a tree fanatic, so this is a very cool place for him to visit.
First a Lebanese Cedar…
We believe the next two are Sequoia
And selection of trees
And back to the original reason for this post, that cool door…
I liked it so much it even played a small role in my first novel. It wasn’t opened by magic, just an ordinary key, but the key user was a wizard. I’ve also used the picture in my blog tour, in case you recognise it.
Sorry for the shameless plug, but I really do love this door.
I love that your son loves trees! Has he ever seen the California Redwoods? I grew up in a house with 4 of them in the yard and they never cease to amaze me.
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He’s only ever seen them in books, but he does love them. The Redwoods are his joint favourite trees along with Sequoias.
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Wow, those trees are amazing in their size. And that door is certainly fascinating. Even more so when you zoom out and see how alone it seems. Like a secret passage and a door that maybe only opens from the inside, or like you said magic 🙂
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Yes, the trees are brilliant. And the door still intrigues me. I’d love to go and investigate.
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There you go – it worked 😉
That is a lovely door – thanks for joining us this week!
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Thank you for the tip! I thought I would have to repost the whole thing. I shall try to remember short links from now on.
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What a fabulous place. I love trees, too, and walking through the woods is one of my favourite pastimes.
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It was a lovely day being surrounded by these beautiful and majestic giants.
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Definitely a magical door! Those huge trees are magnificent.
janet
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Lovely, isn’t it. Thanks for stopping by.
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My pleasure. I love the Thursday Doors challenge.
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That looks a lovely place to visit. Looks like I have to leave cosy Norfolk someday to take a day or two out to Shropshire 🙂
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Shropshire is beautiful, we visit that area every year. I’ve never been to Norfolk, but it’s on our to visit list.
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Norfolk is beautiful especially its beaches and the broads. And it is not as flat as commonly suggested 🙂
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Very nice door in a great landscape setting.
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Thank you. It’s a very special place to visit.
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