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A garden of 12 acres. The setting is in a valley cut of the surrounding fields over millennia by a tributary of the river Lune called Artle Beck. The sound of water is ever-present. The terraces descend from the house to the lake, and are planted with roses, clementis and more tender plants in season, and the predominating pinks, purples and silver-whites compliment the rugged grey stone of the Gothic house. Pebble mosaics by Maggie Howarth are set in the pavement of one small garden: the four family zodiacs are linked bvy the Milky Way, with an olive tree for the Italian-born Lady Arabella, a temple for architecture and meteorological elements. The kitchen garden is a short walk away and contains an elaborate potager. The valley is planted on both sides with a collection of rare and interesting trees, some of them grown from seed collected in Japan. There are new pathways on the south-west slope of the valley and a new river viewing deck on the house side. A Chinese-style bridge that crosses the fast running beck draws the visitors to see the sculptures, classical and modern, including a folly and tufa obelisk set amongst birch trees; a serpentine walk is nearby. There are colour-themed borders, a pleached lime walk and a circular lawn beside the lake.
Gresgarth Open Days - 2012
Opening Times - 11am to 5pm, unless stated below
Saturday 11th February - Hamamelis Garden Open day, 11-3pm, Entrance £8.50 & includes a delicious mug of hot chocolate
Saturday 24th March - Hellebore Garden Open day, 11-3pm, Entrance £8.50 & includes a delicious mug of hot chocolate
Sunday 15th April Garden open to the general public
Sunday 10th June Garden open to the general public
Sunday 8th July Garden open to the general public
Sunday 12th August Garden open to the general public
Sunday 9th September Garden open to the general public
Sunday 14th October Garden open to the general public
Open also by appointment for groups.
PLEASE NOTE THAT GRESGARTH HALL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE HHA FRIENDS SCHEME AND MEMBERS & FRIENDS WILL HAVE TO PAY AN ENTRANCE FEE TO VISIT THIS PROPERTY
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
Garden only
Groups and special visitsBack to top
Special visits should be made by letter | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | No | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | No | | Light Refreshments | No | | Lunch | No | | Dinner | No |
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