Chastleton, a Jacobean country house near Moreton-in-Marsh

Chastleton

Chastleton House in Oxfordshire, was built between 1607 and 1612 by the prosperous wool merchant, Walter Jones, as an impressive statement of his wealth and power. With virtually no intrusion from the 21st century, this fascinating place exudes an informal and timeless atmosphere in a gloriously unspoiled setting. It is in the care of the … Read more

Blickling Hall Formal Garden

Blickling Hall Formal Garden

The Blickling Estate is near Aylsham in Norfolk. The formal garden surrounding Blickling Hall is the result of three centuries of inspired planting. When Phillip Kerr inherited the Blickling Estate in 1930, he set about commissioning the remodeling of the formal garden. Talented garden designer, Norah Lindsay replaced the intricate Victorian layout with four large … Read more

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Fountains Abbey

The ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey have for centuries, drawn people to this inspiring place. From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world. Watch the video: When the socially ambitious … Read more

Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire has spectacular herbaceous borders

Flowers at Beningbrough Hall.

The gardens at Beningbrough Hall are experiencing a renaissance. New planting schemes and garden rooms, designed by award-winning designer Andy Sturgeon, enhance the herbaceous borders, walled and American gardens. This National Trust property is at Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire. Watch the video: This video was recorded on 17 June 2021 with a DJI Pocket 2 … Read more

Cliveden’s glorious gardens

cliveden

Formerly home of the Astor family, the National Trust’s Cliveden has glorious gardens overlooking the Thames in Berkshire. In mid-April the daffodils and tulips are magnificent. Watch the video: The video was recorded on 19 April 2021 with a DJI Pocket 2 camera. Address: Cliveden Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0JF. The formal gardens give way … Read more