Welcome to the home page of the Essex Gardens Trust
Creating gardens has been a major British pastime for generations. Many of our best gardens are internationally famous and attract thousands of visitors each year.
Essex has its own rich and varied legacy of gardens great and small, which include work by many of the renowned names in gardening: the Tradescants, Bridgeman, Lord Petre, Capability Brown, Woods, Repton, Nesfield, Peto and Gibberd.
The Essex Gardens Trust was formed in 1996 with the aims of:
Researching and recording historic gardens. Research
Stimulating interest in gardens of all periods and styles and generating enthusiasm for their care. Newsletter
To work with schools aiming to foster in children an early appreciation of gardens and their care. Education
To provide throughout the year a varied programme of lectures and visits. Events
The Trust is affiliated to the Association of Garden Trusts, a national organisation representing 34 County Garden Trusts actively engaged in conserving, researching, documenting and caring for our heritage of parks, gardens and designed landscapes, both private and public.
Please browse though the web site to find out more about the Essex Gardens Trust. We hope to be able to meet you at a forthcoming event soon.
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