Pockerley Old Hall

We went inside to explore the main farmhouse of the Old Hall, confusingly called 'New House'! This is thought to date from the late 1700s. It was fascinating to see the kitchen and learn about the recipes being created by the volunteers on duty there. My favourite part of the visit, though, was in one of the upstairs bedrooms where a husband and wife team were demonstrating north country quilting, something which I have had a go at myself in the past. I spent a very happy half an hour chatting to them both about the craft while Mark went to explore the garden!Read more