A very good friend, a very nice location and glorious weather made for a lovely day out today. We went to Osea Leisure Park situated on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary.
After enjoying a delicious coffee and blueberry muffin in the Osea View cafe
we walked along the headland
These modern huts are very nice
but these older ones have character and a bit of charm
Some nice boats and the Tiptree restaurant at Heybridge Basin
The Jolly Sailor was busy
I would like to live there.
Lunch was at the charming Chequers Inn in Goldhanger
St Peter's Church. I thought it was Norman, R thought it was Saxon, turns out it's both - it's structure is "of 11th century Saxon/Norman origins featuring extensive re-used Roman flint and brick flint rubble construction".
It's been a wonderful day. We will return.
∼ Be safe and well∼
Polly x
I used to go here when I lived in Essex, I always fancied buying a beach hut, Sounds like a lovey day .
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DeleteIt all looks lovely. I am going to look up that church. Weather looks great!
ReplyDeletehttps://past.goldhanger.org.uk/St-Peters.htm. I think this is the church you showed us. Pretty fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay, the website information is very interesting.
DeleteThe cottage is nice but I'd settle for an older beach hut. Sit in the doorway with a cup of tea, watching the waves.
ReplyDeleteAnd those huts faced the sun so it would be lovely and warm too😊
DeleteThe cottage is nice but I'd settle for an older beach hut. Sit in the doorway with a cup of tea, watching the waves.
ReplyDeleteBlueberry muffins are one of my hubby's faves. Great pictures, Polly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivy
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DeletePerfect! And aren't Jolly Sailors always busy, or am I thinking of something else?
ReplyDeletePubs near water are always popular😊
DeleteWhat a lovely place to take a walk, Polly! Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda
DeleteIt looks really lovely, your photos are very good
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thank you Alison x
DeleteThis does look awfully fun. I love these excursions you go on.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoy them Jeanie, I enjoy writing about them.
DeleteI am not familiar with beach huts, but it looks like a lovely way to spend some time. Beautiful views in this post!
ReplyDeleteI think beach huts are mostly a British thing. I think the Victorians started them as a place to change into swimwear.
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