Compton Verney was built in 1714 by Richard Verney, 11th Baron Willoughby de Broke. In 1993 it was bought by the Peter Moores Foundation, and converted in the Compton ... read more
Dartington became well known from 1925 and onwards, when an exceptionally well-off couple, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, bought the estate and began to explore how a ... read more
East Lambrook Manor is a small 15th-century manor house, surrounde by 0.81 ha (2 acres) 20th century 'cottage garden'. The garden was made by the plantswoman ... read more
Farleys House is a museum and a gallery, surrounded by a sculpture garden. It was the Sussex home of the extraordinary artist couple Lee Miller, Roland Penrose and their ... read more
Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden was created by Hannah Peschar in 1983. Every summer around 200 pieces from artists from all over the world are exhibited in these ... read more
Hilton Court Gardens, covering 4.9 ha (12 acres), has been laid out since 1989 by Peter and Cheryl Lynch. The woodland gardens, with lake side walks and pond, are ... read more
Picton Castle was built at the end of the 13th century and came later (15th century) into the hands of the Philipps family, who still inhabit it today. Run by the ... read more
Tremenheere Sculpture Garden was established in 1997 by a local doctor, Neil Amstrong. Today it has become a mature 9 ha (22 acres) garden with sub-tropical plants, ... read more
University of York Campus was constructed in the 1960s on the grounds of Heslington Hall, and covers over 81 ha (200 acres). It was planned by Robert Mathew Johnson ... read more