Sutton Hall Resort Gardens Open 28th May 2016
Sutton Hall Resort, near Thirsk is opening its gardens to the general public on Saturday 28th May in the first of a series of open days to coincide with the 300th anniversary of Lancelot ’Capability’ Brown this summer. A lost garden has been identified in the grounds of the Hall and the open days will provide an insight into the historic heather and rock gardens, its valley gardens and a woodland walk.
A ‘lost’ garden has been discovered in the grounds of the Hall and management and gardening staff have decided to open up the grounds to a wider public to be able to appreciate the gardens.
The ‘lost’ garden was developed by James Harry Edwards who acquired the property in 1907 and who decided on a Japanese garden style.
“Capability Brown’s tercentenary seemed a perfect time to invite the general public to explore our gardens. We are not claiming designs here were Browns’ but we are especially keen to show people the gardens, which are in a style reminiscent of Brown’s work. Restoring the ‘lost’ garden will be part of this activity.” comments Linda Barnard, manager of the Resort.
For further information please contact:
Linda Barnard, Sutton Hall Resort, Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2PS. Tel: 01845 597 200 Email: info@suttonhallresort.com
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
Sutton Hall is an historic Manor House which has been beautifully and sympathetically adapted to provide eight elegant apartments with a small indoor pool and a Residents’ Lounge. The resort operates as a private members club and also includes six adjacent cottages providing further accommodation with a similar theme. There are 24 acres of grounds, which include gardens, woodland, and a meadow with a stream running through, two all-weather tennis courts and a croquet lawn.