After the darkness of the Dwarf caves, it is time to look at a lighter part of Middle-Earth. Let’s take a stroll around beautiful Hobbiton, from the mill to the Hill.
Since September 22nd is Bilbo’s birthday, all the more reason to celebrate with a tour of the place he called home for so long!
 Sandyman's Mill in Hobbiton. |
 A meadow near Hobbiton. |
 The Party Tree at sunset seen from Bag End. |
Hobbiton, situated right in the heart of the Shire, is certainly one of the most beautiful parts of it as well. A smaller village than Michel Delving, yet lively and prosperous, it embodies the spirit of the Shire.
Entering the town centre, the Ivy Bush Inn, right opposite the post horse stables, is probably the main meeting place and social centre of the town.
 A view of Hobbiton. |
 The Hill seen from Hobbiton. |
 Sandyman's Mill in Hobbiton. |
Sandyman's Mill in Hobbiton. |
 A wagon near Hobbiton. |
A meadow near Hobbiton. |
 The Appledores near Hobbiton. |
Leaving the town centre and crossing the stream at the bridge, one passes the Sandyman mill to enter Bagshot Row, going up the Hill and ending at the famous Hole called Bag End.
Sadly Bag End is in new ownership and as for now only a small part of the house is open for visitors. Still, one can enjoy the view over the Shire at its best from up here.
 A view of Bag End. |
 The view from Bag End at sunset. |
 Inside Bag End. |
 Books in a study in Bag End. |
Just below Bag End lies the Party Lawn and Party Tree, where Bilbo famously held his eleventy-first birthday party and disappeared!
 The Party Tree near Hobbiton. |
 The Party Tree near Hobbiton. |
 The Party Tree near Hobbiton. |
The Party Tree at sunset seen from Bag End. |
 The Party Tree at night seen from Bag End. |
 The Party Tree at night seen from Bag End. |
