A lovely day out without breaking the bank.

Evening Everyone.

Today is our wedding anniversary. We don't buy gifts for this as we prefer to go out somewhere instead. We usually have a couple of nights away too.

We have not gone away today, but, have booked something for a few weeks time when it is much less busy. It will actually be a heck of a lot cheaper after the school holidays are over too.

Today we had a trip into the Peak District which isn't too far from where we live. We love it here and have spent many happy days before we were married, walking, having lovely pub lunches and staying at a favourite hotel of ours called Biggin Hall. This is an old country house that does amazing food. I can really recommend it if you are in the area. The afternoon teas are to die for. 

So today we had a walk around a lovely little village stopping for coffee and a look around the shops. I really like the small independent shops that you get in these small villages. You can pick up some unusual items but you do have to watch the cost. 

After this we went to Hetty's Tea Shop. This is in a beautiful setting by a wharf. There are lots of good walks from the tearoom car park. The food is really good and the prices are very reasonable saying that everything is home cooked. 

After our walk we moved to another little market town and had a walk around. When we got back to the car, I thought that we were heading home but,  Hubby said he had a surprise. He drove us to a place called Rudyard Lake. This is where we held our evening wedding reception. I didn't know he could be that romantic! ( only joking). 

After a short walk around and an ice cream whilst watching the world go by in the sunshine, we headed home. All in all it has been a really lovely day topped off with a little holiday booked too. 

Tonight has been back to reality as I stood cooking our evening meal but I wouldn't change a thing. Some people like grand gestures of expensive jewellery or flashy restaurants but not me, I'm happy with a lovely day out in the countryside, with my Hubby and a decent coffee. Perfect!
What do you do for anniversary's, birthday's or other special celebrations?

Jules x

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