The Gardens
Snowdrop Openings 2012
22nd Feb For The NGS
18th, 19th, 25th, 26th February
3rd and 4th March
Noon-4PM
The present structure of the gardens, with its series of terraces, probably dates from the early 19th century. Perched on a steep hillside above the village the terracing provides glimpses of the views without requiring the stamina of a mountain goat.
No doubt all the previous occupants of the Hall have had their own preferred style of gardening and so we have tried to preserve the original structures, mature specimen trees and shrubs wherever possible. Over the last eight years we have re-planted most of the borders, constructed new steps and gravel paths which connect all the terraces. We have also attempted to divide the garden into 'rooms' with vistas and to have plantings which provide interest throughout the year.
The snowdrops make an appearance in February, signalling spring is on the way, followed by wild daffodils and bluebells. We have planted in excess of one hundred thousand snowdrops over the past several years inorder to create a "Snowdrop Walk" in the woodland.
We open the garden and woodland sculpture trail regularly throughout the Summer.
