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Tudor Gardens

With the end of the Wars of the Roses, England under the Tudor monarchs became a more peaceful country than it had been previously. Architecture became less defensive and more outward looking and the rich further developed their gardens.

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Palladian Bridges

What has a 16th century Italian architect got to do with 18th century English gardens? How did the Grand Tour indirectly influence garden design features?

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How historic is your local park?

Take our family friendly activity sheets to your local park or garden to uncover its history and be inspired to create your own historic garden

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Interwar Gardens

The Interwar Years (1918–1939) marked a pivotal shift in garden design, as landscapes responded to both personal grief and broader cultural transformation.

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The Victorian Garden

Victorian gardens offer a window into a world where nature, design, and innovation came together in dazzling harmony.

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The Hortus Conclusus

What springs to mind when you think about medieval gardens? Probably monks, monasteries and herbs first but you might remember seeing people sitting in a walled or hedged garden.