The Centre of Grasmere always a fine display of Autumn Colours.

Great Colours around Grasmere Garden Centre

The Red carpet.

Heading up the drive to Allan Bank. More of a road.

Looking over Grasmere and Loughrigg from the Garden

Ah the boys improvising and drawing one of the many Pumpkins spotted.

A fine-looking thing it is too.

We decided to have an extended walk around the woods while we were here.

One of the steepest sections of the walk

This short tunnel adding some drama for the boys.

Inside the tunnel with spooky spider webs and pumpkins

Beware indeed.

The beautiful outbuilding full of character and crying out for renovation.

Inside the main house, drawings submitted and time for some Artistic Freedom.

Visitors are encouraged to draw the view.

Local Twang

Thomas’ painting….

A fine residence in Grasmere.

An Instagram shot of Allan Bank taken as we were leaving.

Little Details everywhere.

A great location. William Wordsworth was privileged to live here.

Lewis at work

Back to the house from the woodland path

Grasmere and Loughrigg from the woodland path

A little Den in the woods.

At the top of the woods.

A fine view over Helm Crag.

Over Allan Bank to Grasmere

The amazingly characterful outbuilding.

If you get chance Allan Bank is a must visit location. National Trust members gain Free entry and it’s well worth a visit.

Grasmere Garden Centre and a bright Red Acer.

Looking the other way back to St. Oswalds, Grasmere Church

Heading up the driveway to Allan Bank.

A fine driveway at that.

Helm Crag coming into view.

The entrance porch.

Not a bad view from your front door.

This fine Piano in the Hallway a magnet for the kids.

Lewis showing promise on the Piano. I’m surprised we weren’t asked to leave at this point.

A fine view from the main room.

A wider view of the main room.

Here’s a view out of the main window over Grasmere.

A fine staircase leads to the first floor.

One of the bedrooms.

What a fine view from a bedroom window.

A stitched shot showing the Staircase in full.

Artefacts laid out for viewing.

The young painters at work in the main room.

Lewis enjoying some artist freedom……

with a little guidance from Amanda.

A look around the garden to find the swings.

Looking back at the House. Excellent from this angle.

A fine vista over Grasmere.

a regular view over Grasmere.

What a great little building, a games room apparently. Would make me a great gallery.

All photos taken with my iPhone 5.