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Pictured left then clockwise: The Savill Garden; Bowood House & Gardens; Stonor Park You can visit the house and gardens in Twickenham - it has been open to visitors for over 250 years! Inspired by William Kent and the ideas behind the English Landscape Movement, Horace Walpole created a romantic garden to complement his Gothic castle. Formal borders mixed with groves of trees and shrubs crossed by winding paths, and flowers and fragrance, a fine lawn, an open terrace and meadows that led straight to the River Thames. The five-acre garden has been, as far as possible, restored to its original appearance using Eighteenth-Century maps and paintings as well as Walpole’s own writing. It is Grade II listed and of national importance as a reminder of a fascinating period in garden history. It is a charming, compact garden full of a variety of beds, borders, walks, groves, lawns and woodland. Learn more about its history by joining one of the experienced guides on a garden tour at 1pm every Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from March until October. THE SAVILL GARDEN Starting life in the 1930s, these 35-acres of gardens are home to a whole spectrum of flora and fauna, from glades, woodlands and winter beds to spring bulb meadows and a Mediterranean garden. See flaming stars shine bright orange along the herbaceous border, spot purple globes of alliums in the dry garden and watch as the Summer Gardens become a circus of life and colour in season. But that’s not all - other gardens, also part of Windsor Great Park, include The Valley Gardens, Virginia Water and The Long Walk and Deer Park. 48 GreatWestWay.co.uk STONOR PARK Set in a valley in the Chiltern Hills, Stonor Park offers a lush mix of ponds, fountains and pleasure gardens. Stroll amid the neat box hedges, and see if you can find the hidden Japanese retreat. Or head to the Old Kitchen Garden, laden with bounty in summer, and be inspired to grow-your-own back home. The estate even has its own arboretum, which is a treat to visit during spring when the cherry blossoms fall - the ideal scene for budding photographers. BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS Fashionable 18th-century gardener ‘Capability’ Brown has become synonymous with manicured English landscapes. He worked his magic on 100 acres of parkland at Bowood House, and it is now widely held to be the best preserved of his masterpieces. Sit for a while by the mile-long lake, behold the sweeping lawns from the terrace and learn more about the highly skilled designer, and his work, on a themed tour. Other highlights include an arboretum, woodland gardens and Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s secret walled garden - best in early summer when it blossoms with fragrant swathes of lavender, honeysuckle and peonies. WESTONBIRT, THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and five national tree collections and the STIHL Tree Top Walkway. Enrich your visit to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum by pre-booking a seasonal guided walk with an experienced guide for only £50 (plus admission fees). A guided walk of the Arboretum (up to an hour and a half) unpicks all the myths and stories behind the trees and the Arboretum’s history, as well as capturing the garden's magical seasonal highlights along the way. →
Westonbirt The National Arboretum Explore the world’s finest woodland garden, and discover trees and plants from all over the globe at the National Arboretum. forestryengland.uk/westonbirt Make memories in Marlow Situated along the new 125 mile touring route Great West Way, the charming and characterful town of Marlow awaits you. Welcomed by the iconic suspension bridge spanning the River Thames, soak up the idyllic riverside by boat or on foot, mooch about the boutique high street shops, enjoy impressive, award-winning food and drink or explore the quintessential English villages that lie on the doorstep… www.GreatWestWay.co.uk www.VisitThames.co.uk Explore the Marlow Midsomer Murders Locations Trail Follow the local discovery trail based on locations used in the popular TV detective series Midsomer Murders in and around Marlow and the picturesque Hambleden Valley. The 17-mile trail starts in the historic market town of Marlow and you will very quickly find yourself immersed in scenes from Midsomer Murders. Following the trail you can sample local beer and wine, taste fine food, spend the night in a filming location and walk the Chiltern Hills of Midsomer. Download a copy from: www.visitbuckinghamshire.org/midsomer Group enquiries: info@visitbuckinghamshire.org
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