The Buckingham to Stowe Promenade

The weather was most kind to the 60 - 70 people who turned up to take part in the first (of many?) Buckingham to Stowe Promenade. (The hail arrived in town four hours later!) We had a glorious and gentle perambulation up the bridle way to the Corinthian Arch. And then here, for the first time since Queen Victoria, we promenaded through the archway to look forward to Stowe House and backwards to the Town.

After a 30 minute break for a quick coffee or snack etc, the group (minus a few people) continued on to the gardens and then on into the marble room at Stowe House.

The trip prompted conversations between friends, new and old as we passed the budding trees and dancing daffodils. This was a wholesome journey, one that I hope will be repeated in coming years. But all those who came along today, will always know they were part of the first one!

There was no collection for the Mayor's Charities but if people would like to make a donation, here is the link.

My huge thanks to the team at Stowe NT and Stowe House for making all this possible. There will be more photographs soon (watch this space) from various people including the drone photographer hired by Stowe and the University Journalism students.

The walk begins

 
People pour through the arch

The gates are open!

We arrive at Stowe House

The Promenade reaches its conclusion