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Gardens
Framed on three sides by a Saxon
moat, the formal gardens of Great Fosters are both extensive and
exceptional. The gardens at Great Fosters were originally designed
by W H Romaine Walker and Gilbert Jenkins and are among the finest
Arts and Crafts gardens in Europe.
Designed to reflect the intricate beauty of a Persian rug, the
knot garden is embellished with fragrant beds of flowers and herbs
bordered by manicured hedges
and topiary. At the heart of it all is the Drake sundial, which belongs to the
immediate family of Sir Francis Drake and is believed to date back to 1585. Rising
beyond the gardens, the majestic tiered steps of an amphitheatre have been carved
into the hillside.
Wander further in this magnificent fifty-acre estate and you’ll
discover a vast lake, a grand lawn leading to an avenue of lime trees,
and an enchanting
Wisteria-draped Japanese bridge leading to a sunken rose garden and tranquil
lily pond.
Needless to say, Great Fosters has become a celebrated pilgrimage
for horticultural enthusiasts from across the world. It also promises
the most romantic setting
for a wedding, and is an idyllic place for visitors to relax in privacy.
Click here to see motion tour of Great Fosters:
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