Don’t all shout “where?” at once!  You know I like a wander, even if it is dull and grey.  Actually I was blessed with the occasional ray of sunshine, but don’t blink too quickly, or you’ll miss it.

You may have seen my post on Barnard Castle, a lovely riverside spot.  Whenever we drive out that way we pass through the viillage of Staindrop, and curiosity impelled me to have a closer look.  Nearby is stately Raby Castle, with its massive deer park.  Sorry- no deer photos!  They were either feeling shy or sheltering beneath distant trees.

If you click on the first photo, you’ll get the guided commentary.  Bye for now!

Staindrop village

Just a few Christmas wreaths are left on the doors

And very nice doors they are, too!

Often attached to lovely old houses

All clustered around a village green

And there’s a stream you can follow

Prettier in Summer, of course

And it leads to the local stately home

And very stately it is

With it’s own gate house

And a row of estate cottages

Those clouds are looming larger!

Could be a good time to leave