Tag Archives: National Trust

Nostell Priory

Posted on 04/02/2023 by The Gardens Trust

If you’ve been following the Gardens Trusts on-line lectures you’ll know that Yorkshire has a lot of unforgettable gardens, but there’s one that we haven’t yet covered: Nostell Priory near Wakefield. Nostell is a Palladian mansion with stunning Robert Adam … Continue reading →

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Gibside

Posted on 10/09/2022 by The Gardens Trust

I wonder what George would have made of the children picnicking or playing football on his lawn?  He’d probably be more concerned that both his house and orangery lie in ruins and wonder how his wonderful estate came to such … Continue reading →

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West Wycombe : the perfect Georgian park?

Posted on 09/07/2022 by The Gardens Trust

After last week’s post about Sir Francis Dashwood, outlining the background history of West Wycombe and its wider landscape today I’m turning my attention to the pleasure grounds and parkland of the estate.  Like the house itself these were designed … Continue reading →

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West Wycombe & Sir Francis Dashwood

Posted on 02/07/2022 by The Gardens Trust

It’s very rare indeed to find a seemingly unspoilt designed landscape, especially one dating from the mid-18thc. Yet a few do exist, although I suspect none are as convincing,  despite the changes that have inevitably taken place, as West Wycombe … Continue reading →

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Kingston Lacy

Posted on 26/03/2022 by The Gardens Trust

I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many daffodils in flower.  Wordsworth would have been in heaven if he’d seen them. In fact if it wasn’t for the fact they’re growing in open woodland I’m sure the yellow would have … Continue reading →

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