Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan mansion on the outskirts of Nottingham, but if you've seen The Dark Knight Rises it might be more familiar to you as Wayne Manor. What better place to hold a Super Heroes Fun Day?
OK. it isn't normally the sort of event we'd go along to (I'm not remotely a fan of super heroes films) but as eldest daughter wanted to take my grandson, we tagged along too. Grandson even had a special outfit for the occasion, a baby Incredibles suit.
There were a lot of games and activities taking place for slightly older children, and plenty of opportunities to get a photo with your hero.
We met Chewbacca, a storm trooper, Robin Hood, Deadpool and Batman, and spotted other super heroes at a distance - though some were definitely dads dressed up along with their kids, which is lovely.
A we even saw Batman appearing on the roof of Wayne Manor! He really should have had a villain along to fight, or at least the Bat symbol projecting into the sky (maybe not too easy in day-time, thoug)
It's odd after such a while to be back doing child-related things but it's part of the fun of being a granny!
I haven't been to Wollaton for years, so it was nice to leave the Superheroes behind after a while, and wander round the quieter areas of the grounds - to see the Orangery and formal gardens, and admire the Hall from various angles.
No day out is complete without cake (earl grey and lemon in this case), and I was very pleased to see the dogs-welcome sign in the cafe. Next time Dylan can come too :)
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