Events

Sydney Gardens Book

The Friends of Sydney Gardens in Bath have released a new book on the history of the Gardens. The topics covered are:- Welcome Sydney Gardens Book Fundraising Supper Box Renovation Project The Reservoir Renovation Project Georgian Garden Why Sydney? History Activities in Sydney Gardens The Amazing Trees of Sydney Gardens Our Netflix ‘Hope is Everything’ Bench Roasted Lemon Café Visit Contact us NEW Sydney Gardens Book available to buy for £20 ​The fabulous cover of …

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Events at Caisson House

Avon Gardens Trust have been fortunate in visiting the wonderful gardens at Caisson House in Coombe Hay near Bath. Amanda and Phil Honey hold various events in the year that may be of interest. By using this link to the website you can discover an activity or visit that may suit you.

Clifton & Hotwells Open Gardens

Clifton & Hotwells Open Gardens 10th Anniversary  8th & 9th June 2024. Visitors will again have access to more than 20 communal gardens & squares which are mostly private, with a variety of refreshments and entertainment. There are a mixture of formal gardens, woodland & wild gardens. There will be talks, conducted tours, a tree trail, and singing with local choirs. Tickets £8 from Eventbrite, or £7 on the day https://www.gssg-bristol.com

Garden History Research Day

In Conjunction with neighbouring County Gardens Trusts, we are holding a Garden History Research Day on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at the History Centre, Chippenham This day is free and open to any of our members who would like to learn how to research garden history with Avon Gardens Trust. No experience is necessary. We will have a number of speakers as well as being shown documents from the archives. We are sharing the Research …

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Festival of Archaeology at Prior Park

Festival of Archaeology in the Pasture at Prior Park On week days from 17 July until 28 July Prior Park will host a team of archaeology volunteers from the National Trust and Bath and Counties Archaeological Society (BACAS) to discover hidden water features in the Pasture. They hope to find evidence of the ‘Bason of Water’ conceived by John Wood, as shown shown on the Anthony Walker drawing from 1750, as well as a cascade …

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Horticulture course in Bath

New horticulture courses at The Urban Garden, Bath starting September 2023. Gardening can boost our mental health If you are struggling with your mental health and/or are on a low income you can sign up for our courses in practical horticulture starting in September. You will learn a variety of gardening techniques in a professional environment while feeling good at the same time. Level 1 City & Guilds in practical horticulture Starts Wednesday 13th September …

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NGS gardens in Avon open in July 2023

Monday 10 July- Berwick Lodge, Berwick Drive, Bristol, Avon, BS10 7TD     https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/42255/berwick-lodge Sunday 16 July- Daggs Allotments, High Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2AW     https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/20141/daggs-allotments Thursday 20 July- Special Plants, Greenway Lane, Cold Ashton, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8LA     https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14566/special-plants Sunday 23 July- College Barn, Benter, Oakhill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5BJ     https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34031/college-barn Sunday 23 July- Fire Engine House, Benter, Oakhill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5BJ     https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34033/fire-engine-house Sunday 23 July- Benter Gardens, Benter, …

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Avon Gardens open during June and early July 2023

Acton Court – Open to the public 31 May to 2 July 2023  –  For more details https://www.actoncourt.com/ NGS openings for June and early July  –  For more details https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/ Special Plants,   Greenway Lane, Cold Ashton, South Gloucestershire, SW14 8 LA 15 June 2023 Swift House,   9 Lyndale Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, Avon, BS9 IBS & 17-18 June 2023 42 Silver Street,   Midsomer Morton, Radstock, Avon, BA3 2EY 18 June 2023  Mellowstones,   Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, Avon, BA2 …

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AGT at NGS gardens open days

Avon Gardens Trust are having a stand at a few National Gardens Scheme (NGS) ‘open gardens’ in 2023. Please come and visit us and see some wonderful gardens – all in aid of the NGS charities. Saturday 27th May 2-5pm – The Hayes, Newton St Lowe, Bath. BA2 9BU. [39] 1 Acre garden on the edge of Dutchy of Cornwall village. Herbaceous borders and formal lawns and terraces, informal garden trees and long grass, bulbs …

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Avon Gardens Trust Lecture.

Edwardian Country Life – the Story of H Avray Tipping A lecture from Helena Gerrish to be held on Saturday 11 March 2023 at the Bath Royal Scientific and Literary Institution, Queen Square, Bath. BA1 2HN. Commencing 2.30 pm in the Elwin Room. Henry Avray Tipping (1855-1933) was a wealthy Edwardian gentleman, a prolific and distinguished architectural historian and a garden designer of note.  As Architectural Editor of Country Life he made that magazine essential …

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