Gwydir Castle's banner

Gwydir Castle

@JudyCorbett • 44,497 subscribers

Historic house and garden. Writing, painting, nature, everything old and Gothic. Home to the Gwydir Press.

Shorts

The swallows came to say goodbye this afternoon (I knew they would). And we stood quietly among them and I shed a tear and wished their dear hearts well.

The swallows came to say goodbye this afternoon (I knew they would). And we stood quietly among them and I shed a tear and wished their dear hearts well.

96,839 görüntüleme

We reseeded this area with a clover mix a year or two ago. Bees all over it today and it smells as sweet as any rose.

We reseeded this area with a clover mix a year or two ago. Bees all over it today and it smells as sweet as any rose.

144,382 görüntüleme

Every morning the swallows come in and do three laps round the table - then out. It’s a heartwarming sight.

Every morning the swallows come in and do three laps round the table - then out. It’s a heartwarming sight.

487,642 görüntüleme

This is how things are looking at Gwydir this afternoon: we’re doing some paperwork by the fire and watching the rain fall.

This is how things are looking at Gwydir this afternoon: we’re doing some paperwork by the fire and watching the rain fall.

206,221 görüntüleme

An amazing fireplace this: at 14ft it’s the largest in the house. The flue opening at the top is about 60ft up. Most of our early days at Gwydir were spent trying to keep warm in here!

An amazing fireplace this: at 14ft it’s the largest in the house. The flue opening at the top is about 60ft up. Most of our early days at Gwydir were spent trying to keep warm in here!

12,532 görüntüleme

Lads, just forget it!

Lads, just forget it!

63,195 görüntüleme

And here’s Ronald this morning: a happy little chap and growing by the minute.

And here’s Ronald this morning: a happy little chap and growing by the minute.

12,915 görüntüleme

Moments like these: the bright and beautiful point of being alive.

Moments like these: the bright and beautiful point of being alive.

31,665 görüntüleme

I came across this ruin on the moors. A hushed and beautiful place and somehow poignant to see the stones weep ferns and the crooked beam shouldering the weight of birdsong and cold winds.

I came across this ruin on the moors. A hushed and beautiful place and somehow poignant to see the stones weep ferns and the crooked beam shouldering the weight of birdsong and cold winds.

61,930 görüntüleme

The space in between.

The space in between.

23,558 görüntüleme

It’s been a wet afternoon here at Gwydir: wistful clouds; old doors swollen in damp frames; wet dogs rolling on threadbare rugs, fire alight in the parlour hearth.

It’s been a wet afternoon here at Gwydir: wistful clouds; old doors swollen in damp frames; wet dogs rolling on threadbare rugs, fire alight in the parlour hearth.

83,442 görüntüleme

If I opened that window she’d be in and warming herself by the fire…

If I opened that window she’d be in and warming herself by the fire…

64,643 görüntüleme

Four very late arrivals at the chickpea ball and believe me when I say they’ve already used up about twenty-six of their nine lives. They’re into their second week of precarious existence. They’ll be fine now. And I’m very pleased to be released from peachick watch.

Four very late arrivals at the chickpea ball and believe me when I say they’ve already used up about twenty-six of their nine lives. They’re into their second week of precarious existence. They’ll be fine now. And I’m very pleased to be released from peachick watch.

20,429 görüntüleme

Alone in the house today. Such a different atmosphere to when it’s bustling with visitors (which is lovely in a different way). There’s a real depth to the stillness this evening - a completeness - like a mind in a state of deep meditation.

Alone in the house today. Such a different atmosphere to when it’s bustling with visitors (which is lovely in a different way). There’s a real depth to the stillness this evening - a completeness - like a mind in a state of deep meditation.

17,773 görüntüleme

Keeping it real this morning.

Keeping it real this morning.

11,767 görüntüleme

The swallows arrived home this morning! Best news of all and always brings a tear to my eye. They’re busy checking out their nests in the porch.

The swallows arrived home this morning! Best news of all and always brings a tear to my eye. They’re busy checking out their nests in the porch.

41,551 görüntüleme

We’ve been trying to create new nesting sites for our swallows. So we made this box & put a pot swallow nest inside (on the right). But the swallows don’t like the decor & have decided to build their own nest (on the left!) But how fab, at least they’re using the box!

We’ve been trying to create new nesting sites for our swallows. So we made this box & put a pot swallow nest inside (on the right). But the swallows don’t like the decor & have decided to build their own nest (on the left!) But how fab, at least they’re using the box!

24,427 görüntüleme

In every corner of house and garden there’s a small drama unfolding. This morning, Gwydir’s mighty Gothic door provides a take-off and landing platform for fledging swallows. Good luck little ones.

In every corner of house and garden there’s a small drama unfolding. This morning, Gwydir’s mighty Gothic door provides a take-off and landing platform for fledging swallows. Good luck little ones.

27,475 görüntüleme

Videos

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

At Gwydir, we pride ourselves on offering a slick visitor experience with fully interactive displays and live reenactments. Today, we’re focusing on the tug-of-war between church and state in the 16th century.

At Gwydir, we pride ourselves on offering a slick visitor experience with fully interactive displays and live reenactments. Today, we’re focusing on the tug-of-war between church and state in the 16th century.

104,036 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce

A serenade from a young swallow this morning. I can’t think of a lovelier wake-up call.

A serenade from a young swallow this morning. I can’t think of a lovelier wake-up call.

94,876 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

It’s all sorted now but honestly this little peachick (called Ronald) has got some serious life lessons to learn. He’s lost his mum twice already this morning.

It’s all sorted now but honestly this little peachick (called Ronald) has got some serious life lessons to learn. He’s lost his mum twice already this morning.

16,796 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

A circlage of housemartins, a richness, a gulp, a flight, a swoop. There are literally hundreds of them gathering at Gwydir today, as they bond (from local nesting sites) & move towards becoming a super-flock, preparing for the long journey ahead. What an honour to see this today

A circlage of housemartins, a richness, a gulp, a flight, a swoop. There are literally hundreds of them gathering at Gwydir today, as they bond (from local nesting sites) & move towards becoming a super-flock, preparing for the long journey ahead. What an honour to see this today

20,323 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

Like an embrace…

Like an embrace…

15,062 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

Just standing here marvelling at the bats emerging from their roost above the porch. Sound up for their snitterings.

Just standing here marvelling at the bats emerging from their roost above the porch. Sound up for their snitterings.

18,187 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce

It’s raining and the cooler air brings the comfort of a jumper and a rest from outside jobs. The dogs stretch, lean into the silence and doze.

It’s raining and the cooler air brings the comfort of a jumper and a rest from outside jobs. The dogs stretch, lean into the silence and doze.

25,854 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce

Apologies…I know we’re a bit top heavy on the peachick clips at the moment but this little foursome have just arrived from nowhere and they’re enjoying their first paddle in the sunshine.

Apologies…I know we’re a bit top heavy on the peachick clips at the moment but this little foursome have just arrived from nowhere and they’re enjoying their first paddle in the sunshine.

57,427 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

May is always a manic month for us. So much to do! Turn your back for a second and the briars are in.

May is always a manic month for us. So much to do! Turn your back for a second and the briars are in.

23,688 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce

Wise and peaceful counsel this morning from a tree that’s said to be over a 1000 years old.

Wise and peaceful counsel this morning from a tree that’s said to be over a 1000 years old.

30,256 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce

More drone footage showing the roses in full fandango!

More drone footage showing the roses in full fandango!

19,250 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce

To be continued…

To be continued…

15,234 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce

The rare and precious beauty of these ancient walls and pathways. One foot, one paw, steadily in front of the other. Peace always the gift.

The rare and precious beauty of these ancient walls and pathways. One foot, one paw, steadily in front of the other. Peace always the gift.

15,809 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce

The fatball sizzle of a midsummer sun. Heuldro’r haf. The garden’s in full sail tonight. Mercury’s throwing diamonds in the air and there’s magic afoot, in the leaves, in the petals, in the underside of things.

The fatball sizzle of a midsummer sun. Heuldro’r haf. The garden’s in full sail tonight. Mercury’s throwing diamonds in the air and there’s magic afoot, in the leaves, in the petals, in the underside of things.

10,776 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce

Perhaps not how we would have chosen to start the new year! Red flood alert on the Conwy last night. Keep smiling everyone…2025 is a year to make good things happen!

Perhaps not how we would have chosen to start the new year! Red flood alert on the Conwy last night. Keep smiling everyone…2025 is a year to make good things happen!

35,224 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

Brave or foolhardy? (It’s absolutely shocking here today).

Brave or foolhardy? (It’s absolutely shocking here today).

36,137 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

Difficult to film this because the swallows move so fast, but cutting the lawn just now, they came swooping and skimming & escorted the mower, up & down. I feel weirdly close to these birds (so many of them nest around the house) and to see them move like this is a joy to behold.

Difficult to film this because the swallows move so fast, but cutting the lawn just now, they came swooping and skimming & escorted the mower, up & down. I feel weirdly close to these birds (so many of them nest around the house) and to see them move like this is a joy to behold.

10,980 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce