Glorious Summer Means The Castle Grounds Are Looking Fantastic

Published on: 29 Jul, 2013
Updated on: 29 Jul, 2013

The summer bedding in Guildford’s Castle Grounds is looking absolutely splendid as these pictures taken today (Monday, July 29) show.

Yellow marigolds bathed in late afternoon sun at the Castle Grounds.

While many local parks, grass verges and other open spaces are looking a little ‘bleached out” following the past month’s hot dry spell (although they are greening up somewhat following the rain showers over the past couple of days), the Castle Grounds are an oasis of colour.

Looking from the entrance of the Castle Grounds towards the war memorial.

Congratulations go to Guildford Borough Council’s parks team for once again making the Castle Grounds looking their summer best.

These photos were prompted by a Guildford Dragon NEWS reader from Victoria, Australia, emailing and jokingly asking: “Surely the snow has melted by now?” She added: “I would like to see photos of that record breaking summer you’re enjoying. I enjoyed the weather throughout the cricket [recent test match] but not the results.”

Hot summer bedding.

So, if you are a reader from overseas, this is what you are missing in the centre of Guildford at the present time. If you are local – go and see for yourself!

Have you taken any photos of ‘summer in Guildford 2013?’ If so, we’d like to see them and will include them in a gallery. Email to: drosedragon@gmail.com

A shady spot!

More pastel colours can also be found in this year’s display.

The carpet bedding display for 2013.

Vibrant reds contrast with the buff colours of the Great Tower and a pure blue sky.

Pelargoniums near the war memorial.

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