Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens |
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Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens were built in 1599 by Sir Edward Devereux who was MP for Tamworth. In 1657, the estate was purchased by Sir John Bridgeman I and later extended by his son Sir John Bridgeman II to its present boundaries. The Gardens had, for many decades, lain sadly neglected, lost beneath a tangled mass of vegetation. To those who first saw them in 1984 during investigations for planning permission, they were still beautiful, despite all the neglect and disorder. The mysteries of a romantic garden still lingered within the crumbling walls. Archaeologists were quickly ushered in and began their digging. With much excitement, it soon became apparent that a garden of national importance needed to be brought back from the brink of complete desolation. These gardens of some 10 acres, are a rare survival of formal garden design of the early 18th Century when gardens were an oasis of elegance and beauty, far removed from the hazardous and hostile world beyond their walls
The Garden Today
The gardens were created by some of the most outstanding artists, craftsmen and designers of their times, and major restoration of the original Green House, Summer House and surrounding walls has brought them back to life today. The 19th Century Holly Maze has been restored and the South Kitchen Garden to a 1728 design by Batty Langley has been created. Classical and patterned parterres are to be seen at the end of the Holly Walk. The Upper wilderness contrasts in style to the Lower Wilderness with mature trees underplanted with many interesting period plants.Additional Information:|
Opening Times
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(2011 times)
1st April to 31st October 2011:Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11.00am - 4.00pm. Monday and Friday. Please visit Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens' web site for details of Coffee Shop, & Free Guided tours and winter opening hours. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
April - October:Adult £4.50; Concession £4.00; Child £1.00. Novenber - March: Please visit Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens' web site for details. Free Car Park. |
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Directions
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5 miles East of Birmingham City Centre and 1 mile from junction 5 of the M6 (exit Northbound only). Southbound visitors leaving M6 at junction follow A38 & A452. The Gardens are well signposted locally - look out for the brown signs. Free parking. Please visit Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens' web site for details of bus services. |
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Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Postcode for SatNav: B36 9BT |
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Nearby Attractions
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Blakesley Hall
(2 Miles)*
Blakesley Hall has been carefully refurbished and restored. It was re-opened to the public on 4th May 2002. The Hall is a timber-framed farmhouse built, in 1590, by Richard Smalbroke a man of local importance. |
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Ash End House Children's Farm
(5 Miles)*
Touch, see, smell feel and experience all the sights and sounds of a farm. Ash End House Farm is organised specially for children. |
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National Sea Life Centre
(5 Miles)*
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