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Use this timeline to trace the evolution of gardens in England, from the Romans to the 20th century and explore some of the distinctive features that help define each period of garden design.
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Test your knowledge of our historic gardens with this quiz from our historians and gardeners.
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History's 'Celebrity' Gardeners
Long before Alan Titchmarsh or Monty Don were on the scene, England's finest garden and landscape designers were in high demand. From the rolling parklands of Audley End House in Essex to the Arts and Crafts details at Mount Grace Priory in Yorkshire, the legacy of history's most renowned growers and landscapers can still be seen by visitors today. Here's our who's-who of English history's most illustrious gardeners, horticulturalists and designers.
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Join us for a fun-filled summer with family friendly activities across our glorious grounds. From cracking the clues in our exciting Summer Quest trail to meeting the servants as they enjoy a summer's day whilst the Lord and Lady are away.
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Holiday cottages in the countryside
A range of English Heritage holiday cottages located in the countryside in historical locations.
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Capability Brown: the man who changed English landscapes forever
Lancelot Capability Brown transformed English gardens from formal displays to natural landscapes. To end this anniversary year we explore his legacy.
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Experience spring with all of its scents, shades and sounds with a walk around one of our historic gardens.
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Stunning examples of Victorian garden architecture returned to their former glory
A unique Swiss-style Target House and historic folly in the gardens of Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire have been restored to their former glory, English Heritage announced today (21 May), after a year-long conservation effort by the charity. The two Grade II listed examples of Victorian garden architecture as well as an historic rose garden have been carefully restored and are now open for the public to enjoy.
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Previously in very poor condition, a painting we call ‘The Vegetable Seller’ had been languishing in the back of a store room at Audley End for over 40 years – its history almost completely lost. Now with new conservation work, technical analysis and research, we have been able to uncover some of the secrets of the painting. Learn more about the painting and its conservation journey.
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The Ladies of Llangollen Portraits at Audley End
Two prints in the collection at Audley End depict Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, who set up home in 1779 and lived together for 50 years. Discover what the prints can tell us about contemporary fascination with their lives and relationship.