06.06.20
11am to 2pm. Talk and tour of the site with Matthew Rice, author and artist. Ham Court was once the gate house of a major 14th-century castle. Emma Bridgewater and Matthew Rice have transformed the site, re-instating the moat, creating a productive kitchen garden and woodland walk. £15 members, £20 guests inc lunch. AGM 10-11am (members...
29.05.20
Unfortunately, Rewley House have had to cancel this event due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Full details on the click through or contact Rewley House by email, or phone: + 44 (0) 1865 270 380.... continue
15.05.20
Oxfordshire Gardens Trust Lecture by Linda Farrar, a freelance researcher, lecturer and author of Ancient Roman Gardens. Venue: Kellogg College, 60-62 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PN; Doors open 6.30pm, for lecture at 7pm. Book ahead or pay at the door: £5 (members) £8 (guests and non-members)
14.05.20
A Study Day at Godinton House in Kent, combining Garden History with Literature. We will look at the contemporary trends and fashions in garden design and landscape tourism in Jane Austen’s time, and consider how she uses these in her work to develop and enrich her characters and plots. 10am-3pm. £40, including garden entrance.
09.05.20
10.45 assemble, 11-1pm. Led by Sarah Couch, Historic Landscape Consultant. We shall see evidence of the early origins of the site, overlain with landscape features from the 18th to 20th centuries including those from the time of Lord Berners and ‘Mad-Boy’ Robert Herber-Percy. No photography. Priority booking to OGT members (£10); £15...
29.04.20
This will be a wonderful opportunity to see the restoration works in progress at Hagley Park which have enabled long lost views to be opened up once again to allow the 21st century visitor to... continue
21.04.20
BURGHLEY 500 SYMPOSIUM This event has now been postponed to Monday 19 April 2021. All tickets purchased are valid for this new date, and ticket holders have been contacted. And as Lord Burghley’s... continue
20.04.20
Uncover the developments in English Garden History from Medieval to present times. The 6-week course highlights the key factors that have influenced their design and identifies key individuals and gardens from different periods. Where possible, examples will feature Essex gardens. 7-9pm, cost £45.
