Whimsical Tours

Whimsical Tours updated their info in the about section.

What a delightful place Greenways is … perching above the banks of the River Dart it exudes both the glamour and calm of a bygone age.

Everyone I met was so kind, helpful and obviously loved being there! A great place to visit (and work in!) - Thank you.

… And it’s provided some fabulous inspiration for some new flower designs!

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Enjoying the sunshine in Plymouth’s Ocean City this July. What a lot there is to see! We’ve had the SailGP races in Plymouth Sound, the new media infused Market Hall opened its doors in Devonport and people are wild swimming, paddle boarding and enjoying in the water every day. Even I’ve been in for a swim 😂
Come and explore!

A picnic on Dartmoor watching the sun set. What an idyllic way to spent a midsummers night … a whimsical wander at it’s best!

So excited to be showing off our beautiful city to visitors today! Whimsical Tours are back and heading to the Royal William Yard and the Barbican!

What a beautiful spot. The Folly at Mount Edgecombe offers a superb view of both urban life and wild countryside.

Sea, Moors and a city packed full of adventure. Come and explore it with me.

A walk. Sunshine. 2 of the 3 boys. And the most delicious cream tea EVER in the orangery - Perfect! thank you! 🥰

Some days you just need to drop everything and enjoy the outdoors. Yesterday was one of those.
It was simply beautiful 💕.

Apparently it’s Payday ... what’s that?!? 😂

Sunset tonight ... walking around Devils Point building up an appetite for veggie haggis, tarries & .... broccoli 😂😂😂😂 Happy Burns night.

Sunrise in Stonehouse over Firestone Bay.
How beautiful is that. Taken today, wanting to share!

😍 Sunrise over Plymouth Sound looking at Drakes Island & beyond. Today! Whatever crap the humans throw at us Mother Nature keeps feeding us with loveliness & beauty.

Please read to the end if you’ve got time (& we all have that!!!) In March 2020 I wrote this: I am a Tour Guide without any Tourists! The Cruise Ships have cancelled, the airports are empty and as Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes close their doors to the public there is no-where to go anyway, even for the locals. Social distancing has made ghost towns of cities around the world.

I'm self employed; a sole-trader who works alone. Without any Tours to host, times will become hard - as they will for 1000s of others in the 'hospitality' trade. I have total respect and admiration for the local restaurants and bars who are thinking 'outside the box' and continue to offer great food and drink in unique ways. Hurrah and thank you! And thank you too to the NHS nurses and doctors who are working tirelessly to treat those who have already contracted the dreaded Covid19.

I've pulled on my thinking hat and am attempting to think outside the box; I'm conjuring up an array of crazy 'strange' ideas (nothing new there I hear you say!) of how to keep afloat. Ideas welcome ~ !

Well! The ideas came and the lockdowns continue. It’s January 2021 and we’re huddled up in our homes ... There’s a glimmer of hope regarding vaccines but probably not any time soon for most of us!
I just wanted you all to know, I’ve set up Jayne Ashenbury Art during lockdown & spend my days painting & taking photographs and feeling incredibly fortunate to live in this tiny corner of the world by the water.

I know some businesses have flourished but most small, local, independent ones are sinking fast or keeping afloat by the skin of their teeth. So the message from March 2020 still stands 😊

A belated Happy New Year ... Enjoy the small things close to home, wherever you live 😊 Sunsets & sunrises from Devils Point, Plymouth.

Merry Christmas lovelies 🎄😘🎄. 🎄

A morning stroll around the peninsula ... I will never tire of this view ... it’s constantly changes with the seasons (& time of day) and yet remains constant too. I’m so very lucky to live here 💕

What a beautiful morning 😊.

How beautiful is this?? Magic in the sky 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️.

Whimsical Tours have been far & few this year! (For obvious reasons!) However JayneAshenburyArt has been created in its wake ... check out my art Jayne Ashenbury on Facebook & Instagram and look out for the new website 🥳🥳🥳www.JayneAshenburyArt.com

Jayne Ashenbury Art — Secure

It’s Great that local business’ care about our local children ... support them if you can! 💖🌸💖

Help raise £2000 to Support Plymouth families during half term Weʼre raising money to Support Plymouth families during half term. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Watergate Bay ... today in the sunshine! How lovely is this?!

Over the rainbow ...
Make a wish!

On a bright Sunday morning (today!) I headed off to meet these two lovely people & take them on a tour of Plymouth ... we explored high & low, took the ferry, walked miles & had a delightful few hours together. Afternoon tea was delicious! Thank you everyone who helped make the day special for them. 😘

On our very own little whimsical wander to see Look II ... the setting sun created a fabulous backdrop!

Nature ... beautiful! Home! How lucky are we, living by the water ... 🥳🥳🥳 Everyday should be a celebration!!!!.

Coffee on a Monday morning watching the world go by!

Wandering whimsically in Malmesbury admiring the gardens & sculpture exhibition @ Abbey House Gardens Malmesbury

The rain held off & we had a wonderful Whimsical Wander through Plymouth from to via ending up at the Messenger

Splendid Dartmoor @ South Hessary Tor

This little beauty is winging its way to someone in Devon for a birthday pressie 🌸 but more gorgeousness is waiting for new homes ... DM me for more info🌸

Pictures & cards delivered across the country ... new designs & pictures just waiting to be created! I can’t wait! 🌸🌸🌸. 🎨 🌸 @ Plymouth

A little loveliness ...
Sending the world a hug 🤗 using my original artwork and photography 😊

Agapanthus in bloom 🌸

It’s national cream tea day !!! Yay! Mix with gin & enjoy. 🥂

Walking across rock pools & along the coastal path today with - hatching plans & having fun! Lovely 😊. . 💡 @ Wembury beach

A little bit of loveliness created yesterday - what a perfect way to spend the day 🌸.

Flowers, flowers everywhere. 🌸. @ Devils Point