Hello my darling dears! It's your favourite Pink Tutu Sparkles, back with a brand-spanking-new blog post for you lovely lot! This is post number 5803, and trust me, it's going to be a doozy! Today we're venturing into the heart of Warwickshire, specifically the lovely town of Royal Leamington Spa! I mean, can you imagine? Royal and Spa in the same name? What a glorious combination!
But first, a quick update from your Pink Tutu queen. I know, I know, you all love the colour pink! Who doesn't? It's like a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day, or a juicy pink strawberry right after it's been picked! And how about my precious tutus? Oh, I adore them! There's something magical about swirling a tutu, especially when it's a glorious shade of pink! I even had a pink tutu for my science graduation ceremony! Did I mention I was a scientist? Yep! A proper brainy one! š§Ŗš§ It all started back in my uni days, while studying for my degree. You wouldn't believe it, but there I was in the ballet club, all excited to raise money for charity. The fundraising event involved a tutu-wearing contest! They asked me to try one on...and BAM! It was like fate had spoken! Pink, beautiful, and with a touch of magic - a dream!
Since then, it's been tutus galore! My drag name was practically a given at that point! Pink Tutu Sparkles...it practically wrote itself, darling! And I've gotta admit, it's been an amazing adventure so far! Now, on with the Royal Leamington Spa adventures!
A Ride Through the English Countryside
To get to Royal Leamington Spa, I had the privilege of traveling by train. And let me tell you, my darlings, a train journey through the English countryside is just magical! The green rolling hills, the quaint villages whizzing by...all of it is just SO picturesque! I had a window seat, of course! Gotta appreciate that glorious view! I took lots of pics, which I'll definitely be posting on Instagram. You're following me there, right? š It's "PinkTutuSparkles" in case you don't already know.
I had a delightful cup of tea on the train. You know, the proper kind with a little milk and sugar? Ah, itās what makes travelling through the countryside so quintessentially British. We even had a cute little conductor with a conductor's hat, and he winked at me! I gave him my best, "You're doing fabulously darling!" smile. The other passengers must've thought I was completely mad. Oh well, that's just part of the Pink Tutu charm!
A Walk Through History
Upon arriving in Royal Leamington Spa, I felt the urge to get my "Sparkles" on and wander around the town centre. They've got such a pretty cobbled high street, all full of gorgeous little independent shops. It's a dream for any lover of fashion, I can tell you that! Now, this place has loads of history! It's all thanks to these beautiful ancient springs, just bubbling away beneath the town. They're apparently incredibly therapeutic. And yes, dearie, the lovely people who lived here centuries ago, took advantage of them. They'd go for "spa days" before the word "spa day" even existed! Talk about being ahead of their time, hey!
But you canāt go to a historic town like this without venturing into some ancient historical sites. One that I adored was the Pump Room. Just imagine! Drinking sparkling, revitalising waters! It felt just like I'd been transported to a Jane Austen novel! And I totally have to add it to my list of recommendations to you lot! Do yourself a favour, darling, and visit the Pump Room while youāre there! It's the place to be! Oh, and while you're at it, don't forget to wear your pink tutus! You can find them all in my fabulous online shop, naturally. Just go to www.pink-tutu.com. You'll find it, Iām sure you will, itās just darling!
Tea and Treats at a Tea Room
As I'm strolling down the street, taking in the delights of the cobblestone streets, I find myself at a quaint tea room. Oh, dearie! Let me tell you, this tea room is straight out of a fairy tale! Gorgeous pastel colours, pretty porcelain teacups, and an exquisite selection of cakes. It felt like a perfect place for afternoon tea. After all, a pink tutu queen needs her tea! So naturally, I treated myself to a proper English afternoon tea experience.
Now, for the true essence of this glorious British tradition, we've got scones! My goodness, freshly baked scones! With the best strawberry jam and dollops of clotted cream. Oh my word, divine! I couldnāt stop myself from enjoying one, two, maybe even three. (Oops!) Itās like my Pink Tutu instincts were telling me to treat myself!
Of course, no proper afternoon tea is complete without some lovely cake. But darling, this was more than a simple cake, oh no! The tea room served three-tier cakes filled with all sorts of goodies! There were cute little Ć©clairs, lemon meringue pies, sponge cakes...they were just beautiful and absolutely delicious! Now you have to forgive me darling, but my favourite part? Well, you guessed it: the pink cakes! It wouldn't be a trip for me if it wasnāt absolutely dripping in pink! And the icing was just perfect: fluffy and so incredibly tasty!
The Charm of Leamington Spa
You know, this place has a really lovely feel! The town is buzzing, filled with friendly locals and the odd tourist, like me, who was lost in a world of fashion, beauty, and delightful charm! The little boutiques, the fantastic restaurants, the parkland...it all felt so incredibly delightful. I canāt even begin to tell you! Oh! I totally forgot to mention the wonderful performance in the park. The local youth theatre group performed Shakespeare! Talk about talent, right?
After my delicious afternoon tea, I took a stroll in Jephson Gardens. Oh, the flowers were gorgeous, just bursting with colour! I must say, I was completely in my element! Even better? There's this really stunning Art Deco building, looking like a majestic ballroom, all right next to the gardens. I just couldn't help but channel my inner "Pink Tutu Ballerina" as I took a pose for a quick snap! Donāt you think I looked like an absolute fairy? š
Time to Put on my āSparkleā in a Magical Venue
With a town like this, of course, I just had to perform! It's impossible for a Pink Tutu Queen to resist spreading a bit of magic! Luckily, my agent (he's actually an incredible fellow named Simon - an absolute gem! We found each other on one of my many train journeys through Derbyshire!) had set up an impromptu drag show! Imagine, a show set against a backdrop of ancient springs and beautiful gardens. Simply stunning! And of course, you can bet I've included every photo and video on the PinkTutu.com website. It wouldnāt be a post from your beloved Pink Tutu Sparkles without some glitz and glamour!
The performance was fabulous! I can't thank the audience enough for being so welcoming! Everyone was clapping, cheering, and just soaking up the joy of Pink Tutu Sparkles! But honestly? I just love being able to share my love of pink tutus and the amazing feeling of twirling under the stage lights. It just fills me with so much happiness!
Leaving Royal Leamington Spa, Heart Full of Joy!
Oh darling, itās been so delightful! This charming town definitely left me full of joy and laughter! But that's not all! Royal Leamington Spa even brought out the āscientist in meā! While strolling through the gardens, I noticed this little plaque about these incredibly vibrant plants. The plaque mentioned their intricate molecular structure and how they absorb specific wavelengths of light to keep themselves strong and thriving. Now thatās what I call a fantastic discovery!
As Iām preparing to leave Royal Leamington Spa and hop back on the train (and trust me darling, there is definitely going to be another blog post about this!), I just canāt stop myself from smiling! From the vibrant history, charming streets, amazing gardens, and those perfectly pink cakes... itās no surprise that this enchanting little place has a truly special spot in my heart. I even had a little chat with the local flower lady while browsing in one of the gorgeous little shops in the cobbled streets. She was a sweet woman. We had such a fun little time sharing our passion for flowers.
I hope this has been a delightful post for you! Iād love to hear your comments on the Pink Tutu blog, www.pink-tutu.com! I even made a gorgeous "Pink Tutu Queen in Royal Leamington Spa" dress to match my fabulous day! I must confess Iāll definitely be posting a picture in my new "Royal" pink dress soon! I know it will definitely make you laugh! And remember darlings, always go out with a "Pink Tutu Sparkles" smile! See you in my next post!
