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Waterperry Gardens was established in 1932 by Beatrix Havergal as the Waterperry School of Horticulture, a residential horticultural college for women which existed until 1971. Only a 10 minute drive from the M40, the approach to the gardens is through the delightful village of Waterperry. Parking is directly beside the plant centre which you... Continue Reading →
Nymans, a National Trust property is set in the picturesque High Weald of Sussex and was originally a family home. Destroyed by fire in 1947, much of the house survives as a garden ruin although the remaining part which was re-built is open to the public. The former home of Lady Rosse who died in... Continue Reading →
A visit to Felley Priory garden, Nottinghamshire
Painswick Rococo Garden in Gloucestershire is the place to head if you are looking for sweeping expanses of snowdrops in an historical garden setting. A charitable trust, the garden is set in a valley with far reaching views to the Cotswold hills beyond. The garden has been restored and re-created over the last 30 years... Continue Reading →
Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is quite rightly a popular destination for garden and history lovers alike. The title of Palace is a worthy one given its splendour and pomp. The Palace, built between 1705 and 1722 is complimented by formal gardens designed by Henry Wise and a water parterre designed by Achille Duchêne. With landscaped... Continue Reading →
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