PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS

PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS – one of the finest gardens in England

I feel in love with Pashley Manor Gardens – the moment I stepped onto the gardens' grass.

It is so 'beautiful', 'awesome' and 'colorful' – with the presence of blooming tulips and flowers.

I actually sign up with Truemans Travel agent – which offered Tulip Flower Show in Pashley Manor Gardens, located at East Sussex.

BLOOMY FLOWERS AT PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS

Pashley Manor Gardens is a winner of the HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award themed “One of the finest gardens in England”.

The de Passele family build a moated Manor in 1262 and held the estate until 1453, when it was sold to the forebears of Anne Boleyn. It is possible that Anne, second wife of Henry VIII, stayed here during her childhood. In 1543 the estate was sold to Sir Thomas May, who build the Tudor House. The fine Georgian facade was added in 1720. The house is a family home and is not open to public.

THE MANOR HOUSE

The Gardens first opened in 1992 and were brought to their present splendor with the assistance of the eminent landscape architect, the late Anthony du Gard Pasley. Here, there is a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative planting and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds.

A number of different gardens have been created within the 11 acres allowing the visitor to travel from blazing color to cool creams, greens and golds.

TULIP SHOW AT PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS

The Garden Room – can accommodate 80 guests offers homemade food, buffet service for light lunches, after noon tea, coffee, scones and cakes. During summer, visitors can enjoy refreshments on the terrace overlooking the moat or in the Jubilee Courtyard.

Private functions all year round and wedding receptions available from May to September.

Admire the sculpture and art available in the gardens – each year the work of many eminent sculptors is displayed as well as work by local artists. The sculpture ranges from abstract to engagingly figurative. Many different styles and materials are employed to delight every taste. Most of pieces are for sale.

ROMANTIC SCULPTURE

Other facilities include – gift shop, picnics in car park area and wheelchairs for the disabled.

APRIL 28, 2007