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Wisley Gardens (LS) : "Wisley Gardens"

In 1878 George Ferguson Wison businessman and scientist as well as a keen gardener, purchased the site and established The Oakwood Experimental Garden. In 1903 on the death of Wilson, Sir Thomas Hanbury bought the estate and presented it in trust to the R.H.S. .With his botanist brother Daniel he was also the founder in 1867 of the celebrated hillside garden of la Mortola on the Italian Rivera (with which the R.H.S. retains close ties).

Wisley is a very beautiful with pleasing half timbered Tudor style buildings. The 200 acre garden offers something for everyone, its highlights include The alpine meadow, The Rock Garden, The Alpine Pan House, Battlestone Hill woodland garden and the Mediterranean Garden in additon to the glasshouses with their extensive collections of ornamental exotics. There are also model gardens each adopting a theme and showing how to apply it to a small scale, the Fruit Fields and the canal and Walled Gardens.

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Wisley Gardens (LS)

"Wisley Gardens" In 1878 George Ferguson Wison businessman and scie ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2006 11:47am PST

Savill Gardens (LS) : "Savill Gardens"

The Savill Garden covers approximately 35 acres and dates from 1932 when it was started by Eric Savill, Deputy Ranger of Windsor Great Park, with the support of King George V and Queen Mary. With the intervention of the war, the garden could not be completed until the early 1950s. It is said that immediately following the war Eric Savill used bricks from bombed houses in the East End of London to create the Walled Garden.

Originally known as The Bog Garden, George VI asked that it be renamed in honour of Eric Savill in 1951. Eric Savill was knighted in 1955. The area is ideally suited to the cultivation of rhododendrons and azaleas and so is at its best in April and May, but development over the years ensures interest all year round and the garden is now considered one of the finest woodland gardens anywhere in the world, containing a great number of rare specimens. In addition large herbaceous borders, a rose garden, peat beds, wall garden and bog garden combine to offer a wealth of interest to the visitor.

By the entrance you can immediately see laid out ahead the broad slopes running down to the stream and lake, with woodland beyond. Pathways reach out in all directions, many designed for wheelchair access, making for a delightful couple of hours exploring the various areas around the garden.

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Savill Gardens (LS)

"Savill Gardens" The Savill Garden covers approximately 35 acres an ...

Updated: Jul 15, 2007 12:46pm PST

Dinton Pastures (LS) : "Dinton Pastures"

Dinton Pastures Country Park is the largest of all the Countryside Service's sites at just over 335 acres and offers a variety of habitats including; 7 lakes, 2 rivers, and meadows. Three public bird hides provide secret viewing of the waterfowl.

If you enjoy walking, try out one of the Health Walks which start at the main car park on Tuesdays and Sundays. These are short brisk walks with a leader, with the aim of improving your fitness levels. All walks are free of charge. A list of walks can be found on line.
 
You will also find the Museum of Berkshire Aviation located on the site just off Mohawk Way.

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Dinton Pastures (LS)

"Dinton Pastures" Dinton Pastures Country Park is the largest of al ...

Updated: Dec 27, 2006 9:11am PST

Cropscapes (LS) : This gallery, pays tribute to the amazing gold fields of this time of year.

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Cropscapes (LS)

This gallery, pays tribute to the amazing gold fields of this time of ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2006 12:11am PST

Paignton (LS) : Please click on the thumbnail zoom to see full sized image.

Paignton (LS)

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Updated: Jan 04, 2007 3:03pm PST

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Updated: Apr 04, 2009 1:58pm PST

The Cotswolds (LS) : Please click on the thumbnail zoom to see full sized image.

The Cotswolds (LS)

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Updated: Dec 27, 2006 9:30am PST

Berkshire, UK (LS) :

Berkshire, UK (LS)

Updated: May 05, 2008 8:23am PST

The Devil's Punch Bowl (LS) :

The Devil's Punch Bowl (LS)

Updated: Dec 28, 2006 7:13am PST

Vale Of The White Horse (LS) : Please feel free to browse the images in this gallery, that I have taken at The Vale of the White Horse.

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Many thanks for looking. Martin W (MRW Photography)

Vale Of The White Horse (LS)

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Updated: Aug 19, 2007 10:47am PST

Snow (LS) :

Snow (LS)

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 11:18am PST

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