The Association of Gardens Trusts
Caring for historic gardens and designed landscapes
The Association consists of 35 County Gardens Trusts from all over England, and is affiliated to the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust. As a national charity, our focus is on promoting the enjoyment of gardens and parks to the general public. We learn about garden heritage and designed landscapes, engage in conservation, planning and garden research, and encourage gardens in schools.
Use this site to discover historic gardens and landscapes. Scroll down to find out about events near you and catch up on conservation news. Find out how to get involved and learn more about garden heritage in your area. See County Gardens Trusts for contacts and to enquire about membership.
Conservation reports and projects, government legislation.
Encouraging and supporting school visits, school projects, creating school gardens and gaining funding.
Articles, book reviews, links to databases and online archives.
What's on?
Upcoming Events:
February and March 2012
Garden History Society London Winter Lectures More details
Wednesday 22 February 2012
10am to 4pm Kidbrooke Park (Michael Hall School), Forest Row, East
Sussex. Historic Landscape Project (Southeast Region) FREE training Workshop: Understanding Conservation Management Plans The day will be led by Virginia Hinze, formerly of English Heritage, with extensive experience of training in this topic, along with Verena McCaig, HLPO for the AGT. >more details
Wednesday 14 March
2012
10am to 4pm Denham Park/Langley Country Park, Wexham, nr Uxbridge, South Bucks: 14 March 2012 -10am to 4.15pm Historic Landscape Project (Southeast Region) FREE training Workshop: Understanding Conservation Management Plans Denham and Langley Country Parks, The day will be led by Virginia Hinze, formerly of English Heritage and Verena McCaig, HLPO for AGT. >More details
AGT/GHS Conservation Workshop, update on Working Together on Conservation issues for Historic Designed Landscapes - The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EJ - further details to follow.
Thursday 15 March 2012 -2.00pm to 4.00/4.30pm
AGT Business Meeting, The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London. EC1M 6EJ - further details to follow.
Tuesday 20 March 2012
SW Education Conference hosted by
Hampshire Gardens Trust, which will be held at Jermyns House, Ampfield,
Romsey with a visit across the garden to the Hilliers Education Centre where the
Centre's leader will give a talk on their educational work, a tour of the
gardens will be included. For further details contact Sue Stuart at:
admin@hgt.org.uk.
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Hercules House, Hercules Road, Waterloo, London SE1
7DU. Historic Landscape Project (Southeast Region): FREE training Workshop: Responding to planning applications
affecting historic designed landscapes >More details
Hampshire Garden History Lecture Series
Thursday 1 March Early Influences from Abroad Lecturer Stephen White
Thursday 8 March Reading Political Allegiances in the 18th Century Garden and Pope to Austen: how writing shaped and reflected garden making in the 18th century Lecturer Kate Harwood
Thursday 15 March Lake, Grot, Pool & Fount Lecturer Judith Patrick
Thursday 22 March Plant Hunters and Nurseries Lecturer Elizabeth Proudman
Wednesday 28 March The Influence of British Gardens Abroad Lecturer Charles Quest-Ritson
More details
Saturday 28 April 2012 Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Study Day:Canopied with Bowers - Pergolas, Arbours and Arches - an inaugural event at Bodnant Welsh Food, Furnace Farm, Conwy Valley. Speakers: Linda Farrar,Dr Jan Woudstra PhD, MA (Cons), Dip Hort, Troy Smith, Head Gardener of the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden. More details
Thursday 3 May 2012 -9.45am to 4.30pm
The AGT, Yorkshire Gardens Trust and The National Trust in association with The Garden History Society Research and Recording Study Day, Studley Royal, North Yorkshire, Historic Vistas, Current Perspectives, Future Prospects. More details and booking form
Friday 7th September 2012 -Sunday 9th September 2012
AGT Annual Weekend Conference hosted by Avon Gardens Trust will be based in the World Heritage City of Bath, accommodation will be at the Mercure Bath Francis Hotel and the theme of 'Polite Society, Lifestyle, Parks and Gardens' will be explored through visits to designed landscapes within Bath and the surrounding area, with visits to Badminton, Dyrham Park, Prior Park and Sydney Gardens.>More details
> See 'Get involved' full events list
News
Download our latest AGT Eyectacher newsletter here
May 18 2012 - First International Day of Plants
a special day for plants launched under the umbrella of the European Science Organisation. More than 25 countries worldwide, more than 60 institiutions, universities, botanical gardens and museums, farmers and companies will open their doors with a variety of plant-based events for all ages. Do you want to join in? Read more
Verena McCaig, Historic Landscape Project Officer Southeast has set up a New Forum for the Historic Landscape Project
Diamond Grove Jubilee Celebration in Grantham, Lincolnshire
Open Garden Squares Weekend 2012- SPECIAL GROUP RATES OFFERED More details
London 2012 Olympics Are you interested in getting involved in nationwide Local Leaders campaign? Go to http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/local-leaders/ where you can see a Garden for the Games initiative. They are looking for community-minded people across the UK to sign up (online) to become a Local Leader and then they will get access to more information as to how to get themselves and their local community involved in various different activities. There are weekly briefings every Wednesday at 4pm in Canary Wharf to those who are keen to get involved – anyone who would like to come to a briefing should in the first instance email Lucy.Campion@london2012.com
English Heritage have recently unveiled a Blue Plaque in honour of Landscape Architect and Royal Gardener Lancelot 'Capability' Brown (1716-1783) at Wilderness House, in Hampton Court Palace grounds, his home from 1764 until his death
Love Parks Week, launched as a national campaign in 2006 by parks charity GreenSpace, now seeks financial support and are appealing for organisations to support the charity to raise the awareness of the importance of parks as valuable public assets.>More details
New CD - a Play concerning Edwardian garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and architect Edwin Lutyens See www.gardensandpeople.co.uk to order
AGT Response to the Draft National Planning Policy Framework >More details
The Garden History Society
Vacancies:
Deputy Conservation Officer (England) and Conservaton Consultants (England). More details
Report AGT Annual Conference
Sept 2-4 2011 at Worcester College Oxford hosted by Oxfordshire Gardens Trust
Historic Landscapes Flood and Water Management Act Conference report, June 2011 >More details
AGT Trustee's blog
AGT Trustee Liz Ware is documenting her thoughts and experiences for AGT members - feel free to add your thoughts, responses and opinions!
> Read Liz's AGT blog
News re New Masters Course in Historic Environment
Cambridge Insitute of Continuing Education, Madingley, announce a part-time study Masters Degree in Historic Environment 2012–2014 >Details
Opening All the Gates
Opening All the Gates is a partnership project between The National Trust, The Historic Houses Association, The Royal Horticultural Society and The Association of Gardens Trusts. Opening All the Gates is a legacy of the Gateway Gardens Trust and is supported by English Heritage.
See > Opening All the Gates
See > Garden Gates are Opening
For more news items > See more news items
Historic Landscapes project
Conservation through Partnership
