Visit: Mells Manor, Mells

Visit: Mells Manor, Mells

22nd Jun 2018 11am - 1:30pm
Greenwich Mean Time

at Mells Manor

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2018-06-22 11:00:00 2018-06-22 13:30:00 Europe/London Visit: Mells Manor, Mells Mells, Nr Frome, BA11 3PN

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Members only admission
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£12.00 + Free handling

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Event Details

By kind permission of Lord and Lady Oxford.

Mells Manor, built in the 16th century, along with its garden walls, has been designated, as a Grade I listed building, and is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England.  Restoration of the garden and house was carried out by Sir Edwin Lutyens with advice from Gertrude Jekyll in the early 20th century.  The garden is relaxed: there are roses, some chosen by Norah Lindsay, herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, and a more formal section.

Lord Oxford will introduce the house and take us on a tour of the adjacent and beautiful St Andrew’s church, before leading a small group tour of the house alternating with a chance to enjoy the garden.

There will be no refreshments on arrival but please see below.  You may picnic in the grounds for lunch.

Refreshments:  Mells Walled Garden Café about 100 yards away serves tea and coffee and a light lunch:  a place for the latter would need to be reserved (please email ha.atherton@ymail.com). This venue also has a charming cottage garden and plant nursery.