Dear Gardens Trust member I’m writing to update you on our continued push against the government’s proposal to remove the Gardens Trust as a statutory consultee, and to ask for some points of help, please. We have had meetings with the Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Communities and are providing them with evidence around...Read More
Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture during a 45 minute tour, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables Café. Originally built and planted to be at its most beautiful in the spring time, the Water Garden provides visitors with a chance to see and enjoy wonderful contemporary art,...Read More
Double success for MK’s Campbell Wharf Marina! Campbell Wharf Marina, owned by The Parks Trust, celebrates a significant double achievement of 5 Gold Anchor status and Clean Marina accreditation. The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) Gold Anchor Award scheme has assessed and recognised Campbell Wharf Marina’s exceptional facilities, outstanding customer service, and excellent operational standards. Campbell...Read More
URGENT: Help us fight for historic gardens and landscapes The Gardens Trust is now in an urgent situation following the Government’s announcement on 10 March. We know you will join us in being dismayed to learn that under new proposals, we will no longer be a statutory consultee within the English planning system. This means...Read More
Bluebell time in the ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire. Bluebells are a good indicator of ancient woodland and fortunately, we still have a number of those in Buckinghamshire especially in the Chilterns. Many of the sites we mention below have links so you have more information and ideas for walks. Now there is a slight improvement...Read More
Chilterns Spring Heritage & Culture Festival Our spring Heritage & Culture Festival programme is now available to book. Link: https://chilternsociety.org.uk/heritage-festival/ We have something for everyone – walks, talks and exclusive tours showcasing the rich and diverse heritage and culture which has shaped and continues to shape this ever-changing region. Explore new places or discover a...Read More
Fire! Fire! Bucks on fire! This year is the 300th anniversary of the Great Fire of Buckingham, which destroyed 138 houses and left 507 people homeless in March 1725. It was devastating. But Buckingham was not alone. People and houses in other villages and towns suffered too. Stony Stratford burned in 1738 and 1742, losing...Read More
10th March 2025: The government has announced its intention to make changes to the statutory consultee system, including a consultation into the impact of removing the statutory consultee role from the Gardens Trust, Sports England and the Theatres Trust. We do not currently know how the consultation will be framed or when it will start,...Read More
Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust member, Patricia Walton, died 23 February 2025. Pat, with husband John, was a staunch BGT member and had volunteered at Stowe since the Gardens came to the National Trust, Pat later running the National Trust shop before the restoration of the New Inn. The Stowe House Preservation Trust also benefited from Pat’s experience...Read More
