GROUP: HOUSE AND GARDENS

LEADER: Kate Colley (651369)

WHEN: 2nd Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm approx depending on visit.

ORGANISER: Celia Gregory (644350)

WHERE: See notice board

We normally arrange our own car groups. If you require a lift please contact Kate or Celia in advance.

Note if you are unable to attend a meeting, please telephone Kate or Celia to let them know.

When	What	Where
TBA	TBA	TBA

Past meetings

What
New Barn, Egdean, nr Petworth A 2 acre garden in peaceful farmland setting; with large natural pond and stream; planned for year round interest.
Bramdean House, Bramdean, Hants. A 6 acre garden on chalk, famous for mirror-image herbaceous borders, also collection of old fashioned sweet peas.
Clandon Park, West Clandon N.T. Informal garden around House, apart for parterre; mid C18 Grotto: parkland in style of Capability Brown. Dutch garden modelled on the pond garden at Hampton Court. Cost £3.90 You may wish to visit the house first and have a snack lunch before going round garden. The cost would be higher for non NT members.
Coverwood Lakes, Peaslake Rd, Ewhurst. 14 acre landscaped garden with lakeside arboretum, rhododendrons, azaleas and primulas. Cost tba.
The Manor House, Upton Grey, Hants. A recreated Gertrude Jekyll's 1908 garden.
Uppark (NT), South Harting. Late 17th century house and garden in impressive setting. Free garden history tour at 2.30 - hence the change of day. Meeting there at 12.00 Gives time for lunch & tour of house before garden tour. Cost: £7.50 to house & garden (£3.50 garden only). NT Members free.

Note: Shulbrede Prioy - subject of our September Talk.
You may like to know the Priory is open to visitors on the Sunday and Monday of the late May & August Bank Holidays. Admission about £2.50.