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Invitation to a blooming great trip to Staffordshire
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This weeks feature
England's gardens are renowned across the world, and the Great Gardens within the Heart of England provide an odyssey to some of the country's finest treasures as well as some of its best-kept secrets.
Highlighted below are just some of the wonderful gardens that Staffordshire is home to and we would be delighted to arrange a press visit for you to the region so that you can experience the beautiful gardens on offer and take in the lovely region. You might like to visit for a couple of days in order that you have time to take in several of the gardens - we would be able to host you in a lovely hotel, central to the gardens you would like to visit, if you would like to take this option. |
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Many of the gardens are perfect for visits throughout the seasons however understandably you may like to visit in Spring time when the Great British weather is perhaps slightly more favourable!
If you would like more information on any of the gardens please do give me a call or visit the websites that I have provided for your reference and please do get in touch if you would be interested in this opportunity as I would be happy to discuss options and timings with you and to progress the
trip for you. If you were interested we could also discuss opportunities for offers and competitions. |
Biddulph Grange © NTPL / Nick Meers | Biddulph Grange
is a rare and exciting survival of a Victorian garden restored by the National Trust and divided into a series of themed gardens within a garden. Featuring a Chinese Temple, Egyptian Court, Pinetum, Dahlia Walk, Glen and other settings each separated by rockwork, banks or hedges and linked by tunnels and passageways. www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Shugbrough Estate
is the 900-acre seat of the Earls of Lichfield and includes the 18th century Mansion House, working Servants' Quarters and Georgian Farm, set against the stunning backdrop of Grade One listed gardens and parkland featuring eight enigmatic monuments and grand follies. The gardens feature large herbaceous border, rhododendrons and azaleas and beautiful 'butterfly garden' along with an excellent daffodil display. There are also formal terraces framed by lavender and Bright Smile roses and the recently opend restored Walled Garden (1805). www.shugborough.org.uk |
Shugbrough Estate © NTPL / Nick Meers |
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Manifiscent Trentham... | Trentham
is one of the largest garden regeneration projects in Britain and is breathing new life into Trentham's historic gardens. Award winning designers Tom Stuart Smith and Piet Oudolf have introduced vast plantings of some 76,000 choice perennials and 100,000 spring bulbs, providing interest
throughout the year. Innovative horticultural displays, Italian Gardens, fountains, a mile long lake, Model Show Gardens, Children's activities and 'Barfuss' Britain's first bare foot walking park all help ensure that visitors are provided with a diversely interesting visit at any time of the year. www.trentham.co.uk |
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The Dorothy Clive Garden
offers a wonderful array of interest and beauty throughout the seasons. A woodland garden with a spectacular waterfall, a superb collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, masses of spring bulbs, an
alpine scree & pool, a gravel garden, specimen trees and shrubs, colourful mixed borders and wonderful views. www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk |
A wonderful day out... |
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So much to see... | Weston Park
is an award winning 17th Century Stately Home set in 1,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown Parkland. The attractions include the House, woodland adventure playground, miniature railway, yew hedge maze and orchard, medieval deer park, gift shop, Stables Bar and Restaurant, formal gardens, woodland walks, lakes and follies. www.weston-park.com |
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Chatsworth
is a 105-acre garden that is quite simply beautiful in all seasons. As well as the famous waterworks, including the 300-year-old cascade, there is a giant rock garden, a maze, rose, cottage and kitchen gardens and a wonderful sensory garden. There are five miles of walks with rare trees, shrubs, fountains and ponds. www.chatsworth.org |
A touch of class... |
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Bloomin marvellous!... | David Austin Roses
is a beautiful garden, which gives you the chance to enjoy one of the finest displays of roses in Europe, with over 700 rose varieties displayed in five superbly fragrant gardens. Many varieties of roses and perennials are available for purchase. The tearoom provides refreshments and seasonal gifts are available from the Garden Shop. www.davidaustinroses.com |
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