Introduction
A 30-acre garden in Italianate style, designed by Joseph Cheal designed to display sculpture. One part is a rose garden, containing more than 3000 plants.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01732 865224Website
https://www.hevercastle.co.ukAccess contact details
http://www.hever-castle.co.uk/yourvisit/default.asp
Directions
http://www.hever-castle.co.uk/yourvisit/default.asp?ID=260
- History
The Italianate and rose gardens were designed to display William Waldorf Astor’s collection of Italian sculpture. With 1000 men working on the garden, the whole area was constructed and fully planted in four years between 1904 and 1908. The Italian garden covers 30 acres of the site, and the rose garden forms one area within it.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Plant Type
- Rose Garden
Style
Italianate
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Plant Type
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Hever