We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and found our volunteers and shop staff helpful. The grounds have changed in recent times for a number of reasons, partly because we’re still getting back on track after covid, partly because we are making major changes to the walled garden area, and partly due to a deliberate policy to allow some parts of the grounds to be less manicured and grow more naturally.

We’re sorry that you visited at a time when there were no children’s trails; we do arrange them as often as we can. As you say, there was a play for children when you came, though we appreciate it might not be suitable for all. It is worth checking the website in advance of your visit to see when there are suitable activities available.

Thank you for your feedback on your visit; we will pass your concerns to our food and beverage team. It’s a pity that your otherwise enjoyable visit here was made less enjoyable by the small amount of milk you were given. The reason the jugs are small really is to reduce waste. Please do ask for extra milk with your tea if you visit the café again; our staff will be more than happy to provide it.