Tag Archives: National Trust

Seaton Delaval Revisited

Posted on 21/03/2026 by The Garden History Blog

It’s over ten years since I first visited Seaton Delaval Hall just north of Newcastle. I wrote a post about it shortly afterwards saying I’d been mesmerised by Vanbrugh’s final masterpiece. I returned last week and came away even more impressed. … Continue reading →

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Winter Gardens

Posted on 04/01/2025 by The Garden History Blog

I’ve been struck recently by how many gardens are holding winter light shows. They used to be quite rare events but nowadays everyone seems to be getting in on the act. They showcase gardens and plants in a very different … Continue reading →

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Nostell Priory

Posted on 04/02/2023 by The Garden History Blog

If you’ve been following the Gardens Trusts on-line lectures you’ll know that Yorkshire has a lot of unforgettable gardens, but there’s one that we haven’t yet covered: Nostell Priory near Wakefield. Nostell is a Palladian mansion with stunning Robert Adam … Continue reading →

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Gibside

Posted on 10/09/2022 by The Garden History Blog

I wonder what George would have made of the children picnicking or playing football on his lawn? He’d probably be more concerned that both his house and orangery lie in ruins and wonder how his wonderful estate came to such … Continue reading →

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West Wycombe : the perfect Georgian park?

Posted on 09/07/2022 by The Garden History Blog

After last week’s post about Sir Francis Dashwood, outlining the background history of West Wycombe and its wider landscape today I’m turning my attention to the pleasure grounds and parkland of the estate. Like the house itself these were designed … Continue reading →