Abbott's Ripton open gardens 25th/26th June

[agg221]

I thought I'd mention that the Abbott's Ripton open gardens event is coming up on the 25th/26th June, just off the A1/A14, north of Huntingdon. Details here: http://www.abbotsriptonhall.co.uk/

 

The event has a good selection of plant and local food related stalls and there are generally some good speakers on gardening-related subjects, however the real interest is the gardens themselves. They are only open for one weekend every two years and there are some interesting specimen trees, however for me the stars of the show are the elms. These survive both in the gardens and in the wider landscape across the estate and through the village, due to the careful management instigated by the owner, Lord De Ramsey from the 1970s onwards. A few photos from 2014 below.

 

The pub in the village does excellent food too.

 

Alec

[Wolfie]

Thanks for the heads up. I've never been, despite living a lot closer than you.

[burrell_]

Iv never been ever and I live closer than the pair of u lol

Cheers Alec