Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions

Sitting proudly on the Cotswold escarpment, Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions not only celebrates its rich history but also explores the new. With many royal connections, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England's past. Sudeley is perhaps best known as the home of Queen Katherine Parr, who is entombed in St Mary's Church in the grounds.

Surrounding the Castle buildings and the ruins are 14 acres of stunning award-winning gardens. Highlights include the Queen's Garden, famous for its double yew hedges and collection of English roses, the semi-Mediterranean planting of the Secret Garden, the intricate Tudor Knot Garden and the bold planting surrounding the Tithe Barn Ruins.

A family home to the Dent-Brocklehursts since the early 19th Century, at which time an extensive and ambitious restoration programme was instigated, the family has remained devoted and enthused to the continued development of Sudeley ever since.

The Castle Apartments themselves are home to the three generations of the family, but at pre-arranged times are open to the public on an unmissable Connoisseur Tour (please call for further information).

The Contemporary Art exhibition staged in the grounds returns for its second year as part of a rolling three-year programme. World-renowned artists will provide either specifically commissioned pieces or recent works reacting to the landscape and history of Sudeley.

Also a Wildfowl & Pheasantry Area and varied exhibitions showcasing Sudeley's collection.

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