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A programme of visits and talks is published each year with details on this Events page.
Members can book through the on-line booking system http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/buckinghamshire-gardens-trust
or by contacting enquiries@buckinghamshiregardentstrust.org.u
Main points of policy:
· Members can book a ticket for themselves & up to 2 tickets for non-members/guests
· Price of tickets: we operate a price differentiation with guests paying 25% more
· Cancellations – full refund if BGT cancel
· Cancellation of a booking can be requested up to 7 days prior the event. A refund less the booking fee 6.5% plus VAT will be made to original form of payment.
· Cancellations of less than a week will be noted but refunds at discretion of the Event Organiser
· No refunds will be given on day of the event or retrospectively.
A copy of the policy can be found via the Link on the Home page.
The Giants - courtesy of NT Stowe 2023 Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust is organising a guided Autumn Walk of Stowe with experts from our Trust. The Trust is oganising a guided Autumn Walk of Stowe led by a NT Garden Guide, which will include a chance to view the display of Silhouettes commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. From the New Inn we will walk down the Bell Gate drive and enter the park where we will visit the Chinese House…
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Evenley Wood Garden: A new chapter This talk will give an outline of how the gardens began and will include details on some of the notable plantings and specimens within the collection, originally introduced by Tim Whiteley,the founder of the garden. The talk will give details of how the team at Evenley Wood are conserving and evolving the collection for the future, including developing the woodland garden for today’s demands and for future generations. Daniel Winter the Head Gardener brief…
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Bookings now open for the Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust Christmas Lunch at The Crown, Granborough. Saturday 30th November at 12 noon To be confirmed: Special guest speaker: Brian Dix - International Archaeologist and Garden Historian Booking is through Ticketsource with a deposit of £15 per person and balance paid on the day. Deposit covers a £10 taken off final bill per person plus a gratuity for the staff and lunch for guest speaker.:http://ticketsource.co.uk//buckinghamshire-gardens-trust Kathy Jackson (BGT Secretary) will be organising…
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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE GARDENS TRUST WINTER/SPRING TALKS 2025 Venue: Methodist Church Hall, Aylesbury 8 February The Great Geranium Robbery Speaker: Dr David Marsh The late 18th century saw a big expansion in Britain’s empire and as a result the importation of lots of “new” and “exotic” plants from all round the world. They were bought into commercial production, and our gardens and greenhouses by specialist nurserymen like Danield Grimwood of Kensington. In 1795 rare plants were stolen from the his nursery grounds…
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Wycombe Lodge, Hughenden Manor VT Small But Perfectly Formed: A History of the Entrance Lodge Entrance lodges are small but distinctive features in the landscape. Historically accommodating a gatekeeper, they stand at the entrance to many an estate, and have often outlasted the parent house. They emerged as a distinct building type in the early eighteenth century, and are characterised by their size, location, subservience to their parent house, functional role, and often disproportionate architectural quality. Despite their prevalence, charm,…
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The Gardens and Wildflowers of Corfu: Jackie Hunt Jackie Hunt, Turn End's Head Gardener, shares her photographs and research from a study trip to the Greek island of Corfu, in April 2024. Jackie will talk about the stunning gardens and landscapes she saw and how gardens are managed including plant selection, pruning and irrigation. Jackie will also highlight particular plants of interest, including spring flowering orchids, for which the island is famous, alongside a range of plants Jackie is interested…
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Cliveden: The History of the Gardens. Nestled high above the river Thames with panoramic views, Cliveden gardens capture the grandeur of a bygone age. Over the course of 300 years, each family that fell in love with Cliveden added their own extravagant touch, creating a series of distinct gardens. This illustrated talk will take you on a journey through four of our famous gardens from their development to present day journey of climate change and sustainability. This illustrated talk will…
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