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Berrington’s walled garden and pleasure grounds was the final landscape masterpiece of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Commissioned in 1775, the curved walled garden is the only one of its kind to survive and thanks to our supporters, we’re now able to begin the urgent restoration work needed to save this unique vestige of Georgian garden design.
What can I see now?
After serving as a home for livestock by the Cawley family for over 100 years, the curved walled garden came back into the care of the National Trust in May 2019. From early March 2020, step inside the curved garden to discover a creative spring bulb display, with daffodils and crocuses popping out of tyre and straw bale planters. This echoes the historic use of straw in both farmyards and horticulture. You can also discover more about the history of the space and our work to conserve it in one of the old barns.
As you'll discover below, restoration work will begin later in April, during which time the curved garden will have to closed for health and safety reasons, so catch the spring bulb display while you can.
What's coming up?
From 20 April, work will begin to demolish the agricultural buildings and lean-tos in the curved garden, which are having a detrimental impact on the original brickwork. In May, the bricks which make up the curved walled garden will start to be restored and urgent repairs made to ensure this rare structure survives for generations to come. This is likely to take many weeks to complete. The curved garden will be closed during this time, but you’ll be able to see the work in action from a designated viewing area.
Plans are also underway to revive the lost flower garden and laurel walk which used to exist in the pleasure grounds near the yew bush bath and fountain. This will involve opening up views, moving paths, planting new flower beds and creating unique and innovative horticultural displays.
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