There is something fascinating about walled gardens. <a href="https://www.visiteaston.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easton Walled Garden</a> near to Grantham and close to the A1 is in a wonderful setting. Like all gardens that have been long neglected, it is still a work in progress but well worth a visit.

I met with my friend Mary. We ate lunch outside the garden cafe surrounded by flowers and grasses very relaxing and a good place to recharge the batteries.

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After spending a pleasant afternoon chatting we headed off to the <a href="https://www.thecholmeleyarms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cholmeley Arms</a> in Burton le Coggles where we sat outside in the sunshine until it was time to eat. The menu is very good with very generous portions. I'd certainly go again...