Introduction
Colesbourne Park is a Victorian garden and arboretum within an earlier estate, largely developed by the naturalist and plant collector, Henry Elwes. The historic snowdrop collection started by him with the discovery of Galanthus elwesii in Turkey in 1874 is a special feature.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01242 870567Access contact details
The site is open on limited days under the National Gardens Scheme.
Owners
Sir Henry and Lady Caroline Elwes
, GL53 9NP
- History
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Style
English Landscape Garden
Features
- Ornamental Lake
- Planting
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
1000
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Colesbourne
- References
References
- Hadfield, M. {British Gardeners} (1980) British Gardeners