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Colesbourne Park (also known as Colesbourne House)

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 870567

Access contact details

The site is open on limited days under the National Gardens Scheme.

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • 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

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1000

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Colesbourne

References

References