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.
Arts & Crafts Architecture in Amersham ON line zoom talk by Alison Bailey Discover one of the most important architects in Amersham’s 20th-century development, J H Kennard, and find out about the area’s Arts & Crafts architecture, including homes, gardens shops, and community buildings. Alison Bailey is a trustee and volunteer researcher at Amersham Museum […]
On line zoom: The Sculptures at Stowe. Speaker:Gillian Mason Gillian Mason has been a National Trust Cultural Heritage Curator for the National Trust since 2016 and has been very involved in the restoration and replacement of the sculptures at Stowe. She will be speaking about the sculptures at Stowe and the " Restoring Stowe -The […]
Sir John Betjeman commented in his 1973 documentary Metro-Land: “All Buckinghamshire was scandalised by the appearance, high above Amersham, of a concrete house in the shape of a letter ‘Y’. It was built for a young professor by a young architect . . . ‘I am the home of the 20th century family’, it proclaimed, […]
Monday January 8th 2024 Kate Harwood: Last Landscapes (The landscapes of British cemeteries over the last four centuries). NB This talk will be on Zoom and will be free to all. Last Landscapes presented by Kate Harwood Tickets, Mon 8 Jan 2024 at 14:00 | Eventbrite Book: Last Landscapes presented by Kate Harwood Tickets, […]
Puzzle Pictures This talk looks at a series of paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries which feature gardens, and helps the audience see beyond the obvious. Are the pictures useful evidence for the history gardens? Are they “accurate” depictions? What else might they be telling us? It might sound a bit heavy but it’s […]
A Concise History of our Great British Parks This talk gives a really fascinating insight into the history of one of our greatest ever institutions - our great British public park. We have all enjoyed them at some time in our lives but what do we really know about them? their origins? did they really […]
Francesca Murray is a gardener and garden history enthusiast. She is currently studying for a PhD at Queen Mary University of London on Nineteenth-century gardeners, nurserymen, and the associations that came to their aid. She has a Masters in Garden History from the University of Buckingham and is a contributor of garden history articles and guest speaker […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wycombe Lodge, Hughenden Manor VT Unfortunately Dr Victoria Thomson has had to cancel this talk and sends her sincere apologies. She hopes to be able to book for a future date. All members who have already booked will receive a return of payment fom Ticket Source. Any enquiries please contact enquiries@bucksgardenstrust.org.uk Small But Perfectly Formed: […]
The Gardens and Wildflowers of Corfu: Jackie Hunt Please note this event and tickets are being sponsored by the Buckinghashire Gardens Trust. 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 […]
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 […]
