Cold Blooded Wonder

Some of these creatures were just too big
(and behind plexiglass) to capture a clear shot...

the patterns and colours on some of them were fascinating!

 

Spindle Tree

Finally identified! 

This lovely tree with red pod "flowers" (seed capsules actually) is...

A Spindle Tree!

(Euonymus europaeus)

It has grown intermingled with a lilac tree and 

is a delight to see in autumn.