Timeline
14:23
Whats Cooking: Rooster Chicken
Grab a quick bite at Rooster Chicken. The portions are huge, so you might want to save some room, but the chicken is worth the wait. Just avoid ordering from the board if you want to eat sooner.
15:23
Walk to Woodgate Valley Country Park. With 450 acres of meadow, hedgerow, and woodland, it is a perfect place to stretch your legs before the main event. Spring and summer bring hundreds of wild flowers and butterflies, but even in winter, the scale of the park offers a quiet escape.
16:23
Find a spot in the park facing southwest. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:23, casting a final golden glow over the valley. The light starts around 15:24, giving you an hour to settle in and watch the day wind down.
17:23
Head to Cafe Face for dinner. They have an excellent reputation for roasted vegetables and jacket potatoes. Do not shy away from the extra cheese, garlic mayonnaise, or chilli sauce. It is a hearty meal to warm up after the evening chill.
17:53
End the night with a drink at Brook's Sports Bar. On a Wednesday or Sunday, it opens at 15:00, and on Saturday, it opens at 12:00. It is a good place to relax after a full meal.
Local tip
The park is free to enter, but the walk from the food spots to the park is substantial. Plan your timing so you arrive at the park with enough light to see the path, but not so early that you wait in the cold for hours. The sunset direction is southwest, so position yourself accordingly.
Check before you go
- Rooster Chicken has no listed opening hours, so call ahead or arrive early to avoid long waits.
- Cafe Face does not list opening hours, so check local sources for their current schedule.
- Brook's Sports Bar is open We 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 15:00-21:00. Plan your visit to match these days.
Worth knowing
- Brook's Sports Bar is open at 17:53 only on We, Sa, Su
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