Timeline
16:02
Grab a coffee and a pastry. This small garden is open and ready for a quick bite before the light changes.
16:12
Walk into Thompson's Park. It is one of the city's oldest parks, featuring areas of woodland mixed with open grassed areas. Find a spot on the grass or a bench to wait for the sun.
16:32
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light starts at 15:35, casting a warm glow over the ornamental planting and the historic grounds of what was once Sir David’s Field.
16:57
End the walk with a hot drink at the nearby café. It is open until 17:30, so you have time to sit and digest the view before heading home.
Local tip
Thompson's Park is quiet in the late afternoon. The café nearby is small, so go early if you want to sit inside.
Check before you go
- Cafe Castan is open Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 09:00-16:00.
Worth knowing
- Cafe Castan is open at 16:02 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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