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On Line talk The innovative perfection of architecture and landscaping epitomized by Andre Le Notre, Louis Le Vau and Charles Le Brun at Vaux le Vicomte ruined Nicolas Fouquet but inspired his master, Louis XIV. The hunting lodge at Versailles was transformed into a triumph of space – avenues, parterres, fountains, sculptures – where the radiant [...]

On Line Talk Stephen has been undertaking a series of archaeological investigations in the Stowe Landscape, including the Cascade, The Doric Arch and the approaches to the Rotunda (see images). He will be updating us on these, revealing how the layout of various parts of the landscape have been adapted and changed over time. It is [...]

There are three tree cathedrals in Britain - places where trees have been planted to emulate the spatial form of medieval gothic cathedrals - yet these special and eccentric groves are little-known and understood. Camilla Allen has been researching these places since first stumbling on a photo of the Glencuitten tree cathedral in the first journal [...]

It is hoped that Joe Hawkins will be sufficiently recovered to guide us around Hagley following his inspirational talk on the restoration of this important C18 garden. We will also be given a guided tour of the house, perhaps Sanderson Miller's greatest masterpiece.  The bluebells should be at their best. N.B. This visit is strictly limited to [...]

Two stunning Cotswold gardens 'each in its own bubble of tranquillity'. Miserden Park (nr. Stroud), a property of the Wills family since 1913,  is a suitably historic property to have won Historic Houses Association 'Garden of the Year' in 2018. For centuries a royal manor (at one time providing the dowries for Henry VIII's many wives) [...]

Oxfordshire Gardens Trust have kindly extended an invitation to share their picnic day at Rousham Gardens. Some refreshments are included within the entry fee, although you are required to bring your own picnic. This promises to be a lovely day at one of the country's most spectacular gardens, as well as being a great opportunity to [...]

Warwickshire Gardens Trust – Warmington Heritage Group A guided tour of the archaeological work undertaken by Stephen Wass of Polyalbion Archaeology at Stowe Landscape Gardens Wednesday September 15th 2021 The work carried out by Stephen for The National Trust is part of the huge NT restoration project of the parkland and its buildings that will reinstate [...]