Keith Burton's photos with the keyword: Staunton Country Park

Wonderful sunshine and some lovely autumn colours in my local country park today...............but the sunshine turned to rain just after lunchtime and stayed wet the rest of the day. I did get some nice photos though, so it wasn't a complete wash-out. This is part of the footpath that circles the park and in the PiP is a shot of some more of the trees.

Taken at Staunton Country Park, Hampshire (also known locally as Leigh Park Gardens), back in March of this year.

This colonnade and steps are all that is left of the mansion house that stood on this spot from around 1865 until it was demolished in 1959. Better viewed large, I think. There are two more views in the PiPs. Thanks for looking.

In Staunton Country Park, Havant, Hampshire there is a small island in the lake, on which used to be a Chinese style summer house built in 1833, and this bridge was built at the same time. The summer house was demolished in 1865 but the bridge remains. The stonework is original but the woodwork has been replaced (in the same style) over the years. The PiP shows another perspective on the bridge,. Better viewed large..........thanks for looking.

Known locally as Leigh Park Gardens...............a huge country park which is around a 10 minute drive from my home. The weather was a bit hit and miss, but I managed to mostly avoid the rain showers, by dashing into the trees. The image in the PiP was taken around 20 minutes after this one and shows a wider view of the lake and the gathering clouds. There is an interesting history of the park in the link below for anyone who might be interested: www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/staunton-country-park/our-story/history

Nature taking over a derelict building in Leigh Park Gardens.

...........of Leigh Park House, which stood in the grounds of Leigh Park Gardens. The ironwork fence on the top is a recent addition for the reason of Elf & Safety!!!

Taken in Leigh Park Gardens. Better on black.......

Inside Leigh Park Gardens looking out. Have a lovely weekend everyone - Happy Fence Friday..!!

Also known as Staunton Country Park. A five minute drive from my house and somewhere I've been visiting since I was a kid.

Also known as Staunton Country Park. A five minute drive from my house and somewhere I've been visiting since I was a kid.