Sometimes you just need to get away from it all – even if you’re an adventurous little woolly monster! So when Paddy and Plunkett were offered the chance to spend a weekend in Leamington Spa, they thought it would be a super opportunity to catch up on a little R&R. And how better to start their break than with a sedate stroll around Jephson Gardens?
Aaaaah, that’s better! Jephson Gardens are named in honour of Dr Henry Jephson, a local doctor and philanthropist who did much to promote the healing properties of the town’s spa waters. As a result, the small town of Leamington Priors (as it was then known) boomed, and became known as Leamington Spa. The final flourish was the granting of a “Royal” prefix by Queen Victoria in 1838, and now Royal Leamington Spa is apparently one of the best places in Britain to spend your retirement!
So, after a wander around the duckpond, a visit to some of the park’s busier residents…
… And a look at the sculpture garden…
…The boys were feeling pretty chilled out!
But they can never stay out of trouble for long… Um, is that really a good idea, Paddy?
“Of course! I’m being very caref… AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGH!”
Oh no! PADDY!!
But thankfully, help came along in the nick of time – thank you, friendly passing elephant!
Maybe that’s enough “peace and quiet” for one day! Time to hop on a boat home, I reckon.
See you next week!