Project : The English Wine Centre

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Category
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Status
Work-in-progress

Brief
Create an intimate atmosphere with flexibility for large numbers of people. To have a strong English theme, interest and look good for events throughout the year. Garden to be used as a setting for wedding parties and other photo opportunities. Must have access for the wedding vehicles through the garden.

Notable Features
English sandstone, Victorian paving bricks and English oak pergolas.

Challenges
Work was fitted in between events with tight deadlines met with an element of ‘instant results’ as the garden to be used early on for functions in the first season of planting.

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The story so far

  • ‘Old-fashioned though it was, my favourite, Roger Platts’ Garden Open, did win Best Show Garden [where] there was a feeling of depth and space, but still of intimacy. Ordinary plants, such as any of us could grow, were used.’

    by CHRISTOPHER LLOYD - COUNTRY LIFE, JUNE 2002