Introduction
The Tree Cathedral is made from trees, shrubs and plants and was created after the First World War in the spirit of 'faith, hope and reconciliation'.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01582 872406Access contact details
The site is open daily. For more detailed visitor information visit the National Trust website.
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon
- History
20th Century
Edmund Blyth purchased Chapel Farm in Whipsnade in 1927.
In 1930, he began planting trees in a field on his land. The layout was planned in the style of a medieval cathedral; created after the First World War in the spirit of 'faith, hope and reconciliation'. He continued to plant trees of different types for different areas of the ‘cathedral’ until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 when he returned to his regiment.
The Tree Cathedral survives and is now owned by the National Trust.
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Key Information
Type
Plantation
Purpose
Commemorative
Principal Building
Commemorative
Period
20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Dunstable Central