Introduction
The area now managed as a kitchen garden was originally an 18th-century physic garden, used for the cultivation of medicinal herbs and plants. The garden currently supplies herbs to the restaurant, and also features fruit trees such as medlar and quince, and many old varieties of vegetables.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0844 800 1895Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDirections
Owners
National Trust
PO Box 39, Warrington, WA5 7WDOther Websites
- History
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1775 to 1799)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Orangery
- Description: The Orangery originally had two peach houses attached at each end.
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- Temperate House
- Description: The Peach House is one of two which were attached to the Orangery. One was removed in the 20th century and the other was seriously dilapidated. In 1999 it was restored by the National Trust.
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- Bothy
- Description: The Gardeners bothy is located within the kitchen garden and contains a collection of garden tools and a seed cabinet.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Food / Drink Production
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Calke
- Related Documents
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CLS 1/983/1
Parkland Plan Vol.1 - Hard Copy
Hilary Taylor Landscape Associates Ltd - 2012
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CLS 1/983/2
Parkland Plan Vol.2 - Hard Copy
Hilary Taylor Landscape Associates Ltd - 2012
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CLS 1/983/3
Parkland Plan Vol.3 - Hard Copy
Hilary Taylor Landscape Associates Ltd - 2012
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CLS 1/983/1