Wilton House Gardens
British Summer Time
at Wilton House
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Wilton House private gardens – a special guided tour for DGT
Wilton House, one of the very finest of England’s historic houses, is well known for its splendid architecture and contents. Its historic gardens are less familiar to visitors, partly because the great 17th century formal garden was swept away in the 18th century but also because significant areas of the present grounds are not generally open to the public.
Thanks to the Earl of Pembroke we will have special access to see the Italian Garden west of the house, the Park School House which incorporates carvings from the fabulous Carolean grotto, the lovely Palladian Bridge, and an opportunity to climb up to the Casina, a temple commanding a superb view of the house and grounds.
We are a conservation charity working to protect the county's many historic parks and gardens for future generations.
We work with garden owners and local and national bodies to highlight, protect and encourage the conservation and restoration of designed landscapes, ranging from stately homes to public parks, cottage gardens to cemeteries. Principally funded by over 500 members, we run visits, lectures and events where members can share their interest and knowledge in a sociable atmosphere.
Through its research and recording programme, the Trust undertakes and supports research on sites of historic interest, including sites that the Trust has rediscovered, as well as on other related topics. We share knowledge through our Journal and also seek to inspire the gardeners of the future through imaginative projects with schools.
