Since the creation of the Yorkshire Gardens Trust in 1996 more than 300 events have been organised for our members and guests. Here are some recent highlights...
For reports of earlier events please follow this link to earlier Newsletters
Since the creation of the Yorkshire Gardens Trust in 1996 more than 300 events have been organised for our members and guests. Here are some recent highlights...
For reports of earlier events please follow this link to earlier Newsletters
First of 4 online talks £8 each or all 4 for £28 (Gardens Trust and Yorkshire Gardens Trust Members £6 or £21)
Raby Castle was built in the 14th century by the powerful Neville family. Home to Cecily Neville, mother of two kings of England, it was also the scene of the plotting of the Rising of the North and a Parliamentary stronghold during the Civil War. In 1626, Sir Henry Vane the Elder, Member of Parliament and important member of Charles I’s household, purchased Raby from the Crown. The Vane family still own Raby, the present owner being the 12th Lord Barnard.
We were invited to join members of Northumbria Gardens Trust for a special visit to Raby Castle Gardens and Parkland. In the morning there were walks in the park, a non-public route to Bath Wood and the Bath House built in the last quarter of the C18th, and a self-guided route to the High and Low Ponds and the Temple. After lunch we visited both the 18th century Walled Garden which has been recently remodelled by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei together with Lady Barnard, and also be taken around The Vinery Terrace, Duchess’ Walkway and the Coach Yard by its Designer Alistair Baldwin.
A link to an illustrated account of this visit will be posted here shortly