Sefton Park

With our daughter home last weekend, and a promise of fine weather, I searched online for something nice for us to do in the local area. We weren't disappointed.

I discovered a lovely event called 'Artisans in the Palm House" being held at Sefton Park in Liverpool, so we headed across the Mersey.

We arrived hungry, to take full advantage of the many food stalls that were set up. Of course, my daughter chose the one with the longest queue .... a sign of good food we always say as we wait patiently .....

She had the most delicious (and enormous) halloumi burger ever created. I'd eaten my pulled pork bun while we were waiting ... so no pictures! Hunger satisfied, we were ready for a good mooch around.

The Palm House looked beautiful in the bright spring sunshine.

Stalls were set up inside, and out and there was live music creating a lovely chilled atmosphere.

Inside, among the gigantic tropical leaves, it was filled with beautiful crafty goodness. A feast for the eyes and so much inspiration. I never feel right taking photographs of hand-crafted items, do you? Is there an etiquette? I just feel that I don't want to put their hard work out there in the ether for people to copy.

The enormous paper pompoms added to the festive air.

Everything was very tempting .... yes ... the purse is coming out here. A few purchases were made on the day.

Sampling and buying "super-dooper very rare flavoured peanut butter" .... how we laughed when we learned later that they also supply the deli round the corner from my daughter's house in Newcastle.

The Artisans in the Park are holding several more events through the city over the coming months. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

I was also pleased to see that the park's much loved statue of Peter Pan is still in good shape.