2:30pm Poulton House, Marlborough SN8 2LN. By kind invitation of Martin and Eugenia Ephson a visit to their charming 7 acre garden surrounding a Queen Anne manor. Extensively developed over the past ten years and featured in the August 2015 House and Garden. Walled garden with topiary, herbaceous borders, rill, riverside pool with native trees and much more. Tea and Continue Reading →
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Coach Trip, including lunch and two gardens.
The Manor House Bledlow and Waterperry Gardens.
By kind invitation of Lord Carrington we visit his garden to meet and be shown round by Robert Adams, landscape Architect, who has worked on the garden with Lord and Lady Carrington for over forty years. Lunch afterwards at The Boot, Bledlow Ridge. On the return journey we visit Waterperry Gardens extensive gardens and have tea if you wish.
Coach pick-up @ Chippenham and Marlborough.
£45 Booking essential
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2:30pm
The Manor House, Mells BA11 3PN
By kind invitation of the Earl arid Countess of Oxford & Asquith a visit to their two acre garden originally laid out in the Edwardian period with minor, later layout detail by Edwin Lutyens and Norah Lindsay.
£10 on the gate
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6.00pm to 8.00pm
Wine in a Garden at Eastwell Manor. Potterne SN10 5QG.
By kind invitation of Robert and Julia Hunt-Grubbe. The garden features walls, terraces and lawns dating from the 16th & 17th century. The spring which once powered a small mill descends to a lake below the house which has never changed ownership from the Grubbe family. The emphasis is on trees and shrubs and their setting in the landscape.
£10.00 Booking essential
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2.30pm to -5.00pm Seend Head House, Row Lane, Seend SN12 6PP. By kind invitation of WGT members, George and Isabel Clarke, come and explore this 13 acre riverside garden in process of development. Newly planted colour-themed flower borders, young fruit trees and parkland setting. Tea and cakes. This was one of the most popular NGS visits last year. £5 on Continue Reading →
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11.00am
Visit two gardens, Barton House and Batsford.
Visit includes guided tour and two-course lunch.
By kind invitation of Hamish and Gillian Cathie a visit to the garden of Barton House. Barton-on-the-Heath, Warwickshire GL56 OPJ 6.5 acres with mature trees, azaleas, species and hybrid, rhododendrons, magnolias, moutan tree peonies. National collections of Arbutus and Catalpa. Japanese garden, rose garden, secret garden and many rare and exotic plants. Victorian kitchen garden. Exotic garden with palms, cypresses and olive trees established 2002. Vineyard planted in 2000 – free wine tasting. Manor house by Inigo Jones (not open).
Arrive at Batsford Arboretum for 2pm. Home to one of the finest botanical collections in the country the arboretum is planted on a south facing slope. This means visitors see the magnificent tree and plant collections from an unusual angle, as well as the stunning views of the Evenlode Valley beyond. Batsford is an intimate and romantic place with all-year interest.
£35.00 Booking essential
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Meet at 11am at Bere Mill, Whitchurch, Hants. RG28 7NH Visit to three gardens. By kind permission of Rupert and Elizabeth Nabarro. Firstly a visit to their fine garden at Bere Mill, Whitchurch, Hants. RG28 7NH followed by Rosie Hardy’s nearby nursery Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants RG28 7FA. To end the afternoon Caroline Sheffield has invited us to enjoy tea Continue Reading →
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St Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DE.
WGT Annual General Meeting
to be followed by an illustrated talk by distinguished author Hugh Johnson based on his latest book TREES. Better known perhaps as a Wine writer, Hugh is also the author of several books on gardening and of course Tradescant’s Diary now in its 37th year. Bring friends – tea and cake afterwards.
£7.00 for non-members
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11.30am prompt please
Visit to two gardens in Ampney Crucis. Ampney Park, GL7 5RY and The Coach House.
Angela Scott has kindly allowed us to leave our cars at Ampney Park before firstly walking through the churchyard to Mel Tanner’s Coach House Garden where coffee and cake will be served. After admiring Mel’s small but fine garden and the temptation of plants to buy, we walk back to Ampney Park where the head gardener will be available fo answer questions. We are free to wander amongst the daffodils. You are welcome to picnic in the Park or in the Church if wet.
Mel is well known for her plant days – to contact Mel please email her at mel@thegenerousgardener.co.uk
£10.00 on the gate
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The Trust, through the Events Committee, arranges an annual programme of visits to a wide variety of gardens, from historic country estates to newly created or developing gardens. We also organise coach tours each year to other Counties to view remarkable gardens.
We are fortunate in often being able to arrange visits to a number of gardens not normally open to the public. Wherever possible, we encourage the owners of these gardens to give their own personal commentary and insight into the creation and maintenance of their gardens.
Early each year, we issue members with the forthcoming programme, with full details of the times and charges together with a booking form so that they can plan which visits they wish to attend.
The Trust also organises annual lectures by speakers well known in their particular field. These talks can cover virtually any aspect of gardens or historic landscapes. Social events such as wine in a garden and lunches are also arranged for members and their guests to enjoy and share their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
Please note that many of these visits are strictly limited in terms of numbers – so it is essential to book ahead!
Tickets should be obtained in advance from:
Mrs Annette Seekings, Horton House, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1LN
Telephone: 01225 865042
email: eventbookings@wiltshiregt.org.uk
Please make cheques payable to: The Wiltshire Gardens Trust
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Sunday 16th October 2016 at 12.30pm
Autumn Lunch at The Old Rectory, Poulshot.
To book a place please send a cheque for £15 made payable to the Wiltshire Gardens Trust to:
Mr Nicholas Hunloke
The Old Rectory
Poulshot
Devizes
Wiltshire SN10 1RT
Email: hunloke@me.com
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From 6.00pm to 8.00pm
An evening visit by kind invitation of Sir Andrew and Lady Ford.
This is an enthusiast’s garden with mixed borders, trees and wonderful views – enjoy a glass of wine as you walk round.
£10.00 Booking essential
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2.30pm
By kind invitation of Mrs. Lorraine Young, one of our members, who will give us an introductory talk and take us around the nursery. This has been described as a “superbly managed proper nursery with a huge range of high quality plants”.
By kind invitation of Mrs. and Mrs. Marc Berlin, members of the Trust. They moved from Surrey in 2015 and have created this lovely garden since then. Tea and cakes.
£5.00 on the gate
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6.00pm –8.00pm
By kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Young.
Enjoy this large informal garden created by the owners over the last forty years. There is an extensive collection of shrubs and trees including acers, magnolias, liriodendrons, tree peonies, oaks, beeches etc. There are some 130 rose varieties, a potager, a wild flower meadow and much more.
£10.00 Booking essential
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10.45am
Cothay Manor Gardens, Greenham TA21 0JR
A truly romantic garden laid out in 1920 within the original framework. Cothay encompasses a rare blend of old and new. The owner, Mrs. Mary Anne Robb, creates a new feature every year. We will enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch here at 12.30 before journeying to:
Bradon Farm, Isle Abbotts TA3 6RX from 2.15pm onwards
By kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones.
A classic formal garden created in recent years, demonstrating the effective use of structure. There is much to see including a parterre, knot garden, pleached lime walk, formal pond, herbaceous borders, orchard and wildflower planting. Tea available from 3.30pm.
£25.00 Booking essential
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2.30pm
A rare opportunity to visit four private gardens in this lovely village, two owned by members.
The Manor House by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. James Cayzer-Colvin
The Vinery by kind invitation of Mr. Duncan Edwards and Mr. Rupert O’Flynn
Fyfield Lodge by kind invitation of Mrs. Pippin Lanyon
Ivy House by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Evans-Tipping
Parking will be available opposite The Manor House by the village hall and tea and cakes will be available in the hall from 3.30 pm.
Meet at The Manor House at 2.30pm where a map of the gardens will be provided.
£15.00 Booking essential
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2.00pm Please note this is now fully booked and so there is a waiting list.
10 acres of dynamic garden developed over last 10 years, magnificent mixed borders, contrasting yew hedged rooms. Vegetable, white and walled gardens and more. A rare opportunity to visit an exceptional garden. Tea.
£18.00 non-members
£12.00 members. Places strictly limited.
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2.00pm
By kind invitation of the owner Lord Margadale
This is a large woodland garden with formal gardens near the house which have recently been redeveloped under the direction of Tania Compton and Marie-Louise Agius.
By kind invitation of Mrs. Miranda Thomas
A romantic informal garden with a picturesque pond and lovely views of Old Wardour Castle. Tea at Ark Farm.
£15.00 Booking Essential
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2.30pm, Devizes Town Hall, Devizes SN10 1BN
by Paul Jupp of Meadow in my Garden – a family business based in Devizes. He has a love of wild gardens and wants to do everything he can to help more people grow wildlife friendly flower meadows. There will be seed mixes to buy.
Tea/coffee and biscuits.
£5.00 to Non-members
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