Kew at Wakehurst and a day trip to Brighton...(PICTURE HEAVY)

This weekend I took a trip down to Brighton as I was the godmother at a christening and I was lucky enough to have some extra time to explore the area around where we were staying. On Saturday afternoon, my family and I visited Kew at Wakehurst and had a stroll around the Millenium seed bank which was really interesting! There were some really interesting sculptures around the grounds and the range of flowers and plants was phenomenal... I would love to visit again on a day when the mansion in the grounds was open but as it was a Saturday in June it was booked out for a wedding. 





You know I love cheesy puns ;) 
My little brother and me in casual mode...

As the christening was Sunday afternoon, my family and I went to Brighton seafront for a wander along the beach and some fish and chips...  I have never been to Brighton before and despite the gloomy weather I really enjoyed it! We pulled some funny faces, posed by the pier and made friends with the cutest stone ever..what more could you ask for?!





Hand fail! DOH! 




The christening was absolutely lovely and I managed not to slip over in my heels which I feel was quite an achievement! After an epic three and a half hour journey in the car, I was ready to collapse into my bed..I don't know if there's anything better than coming back to your own bed after being away!

 Have you spent any time away from home recently? Do you like being by the seaside?

11 comments

Susie said...

I love Brighton! Looks like you had such a lovely time too. Love your little postmodern rock sculpture!

verotronik said...

lovely photos!:D


Veronica
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Winnie said...

Aw wow, looks like such an awesome time! I haven't been to Brighton in yearss...I must change this! Also loving the tea in the post below- definitely something right up my street! :)

Francesca said...

these photos from your trip are just lovely! x

Sherin said...

I've always really wanted to go to Brighton. I'm thinking a blogger seaside trip, hehe. These pictures came out great!

Miss Lottie Rose said...

Awww it looks like you had a lovely day! The piccy of the flower is amaze!
xx

daisychain said...

I now want to go to Brighton more than ever!

Sonia said...

I've never been to Brighton before, but it looks really nice! Seaside towns are the best.
I like your stripey dress and those shoes! x

Unknown said...

I love Wakehurst Place. I used to go there all the time with my grandma when I was little. Glad you had a good time!

Ella said...

gorgeous pictures! love the cheesy face in the hole picture and love those tan loafer shoes. xx
Ella @ Belle Vintage

Alexandra said...

Brighton is so lovely, and it looks like you had a fab time! The Bar-B-KEW charcoal made me laugh so much (how sad am i!)
xxx