Visit: Moreton House, Moreton

Visit: Moreton House, Moreton

16th May 2019 11am - 2pm
Greenwich Mean Time

at Moreton House

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2019-05-16 11:00:00 2019-05-16 14:00:00 Europe/London Visit: Moreton House, Moreton Moreton, Wool, DT2 8RG

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As you may have seen in the DGT Journal, the Framptons have lived at Moreton since 1366 and many of them were keen gardeners and plantsmen.  Although much of the garden has not survived  we can still see glimpses and clues as to what was there and see what remains, including a range of Rhododendrons and other large shrubs and trees alongside the River Frome which weaves through the estate.  The obelisk from 1785/6 still stands on Fir Hill and one of the earliest tennis courts in England can be seen.

This is a venue for those seriously interested in garden history. Members of the Research & Recording committee, who have been researching the history of Moreton, will be on hand to try and answer questions and give you a guided walk if you desire.  This is a garden that does not open to the public, so we are very grateful to Richard Frampton for his generous invitation. 

While you are in Moreton village, you can also visit the Church with its fabulous engraved windows created by Sir Laurence Whistler.  Visit The Walled Garden which was the kitchen garden for Moreton House, and is now run by Employ My Ability who are in receipt of a DGT grant.  The grave of T.E. Lawrence is in the cemetery accessed through an ornamental entrance that used to be the entrance to the walled garden.  There is a cafe in The Walled Garden and also a tea room opposite for coffee before the garden walk, lunches, teas etc.  Refreshments at your own expense.