Melbourne Hall Garden, near Derby
Melbourne Hall Garden is the best surviving example of a garden in the manner of the famous designer Le Notre to be seen in England today. As you walk through the Garden Gate the landscape garden takes your breath away. House open certain times of year.
Melbourne Hall Garden is the best surviving example of a garden in the manner of the famous designer Le Notre to be seen in England today.
The Garden dates from 1704 and was designed by Sir Thomas Coke who had studied architecture and Garden design in France.
Delightful avenues with statuary and fountains including the large urn known as the Four Seasons from Nost's foundry.
You cannot miss the famous bird cage arbour known as the Birdcage which is set by the mill lake.
There is the Yew Tunnel, and ponds, streams as well as good herbaceous borders. Terraces lead to the lake.
Melbourne Hall Garden Opening Times - see latest information by visiting website.
Partial disabled access, tea room, visitors centre with gift shop.
Contact
- Telephone: 01332 862502
- E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website: Melbourne Hall Garden
Address
- Street: Melbourne Hall, Church Square
- Postcode: DE73 8EN
- City: Melbourne
- County: Derbyshire
- Country: United Kingdom
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