Rescued by the National Trust in 1967, Westbury Court stands as a rare example of a formal Dutch water garden … dating to 1700s.
The most striking feature: A reflective canal abetted by a T-shaped canal running parallel. Here, Neptune reigns. (Alice Joyce photo)
Westbury Court - Canal Long View (Alice Joyce photo)
Westbury Court Gazebo Walled Garden (Alice Joyce photo)
Heirloom vegetables combine with espaliered fruits and fragrant flowering vines like honeysuckle, amid walkways lined with scented perennials adorning warm brickwork walls.
Westbury Court - Lonicera caprifolium (Alice Joyce photo)
Rich with history, the garden features a parterre garden – pictured in early Spring (Alice Joyce photo).
Westbury Box Spires and Artichokes (Alice Joyce photo)
A long narrow room with mixed planting beds, enclosed by hedges and flanked by box spires.
Westbury Court Ancient Oak (Alice Joyce photo)
Thought to be the oldest evergreen oak in England, this magnificent tree grows at Westbury Court Garden, stiriring thoughts of this uncommon landscape. Originating 300 years prior, Westbury Court is particularly uncommon for the very fact that it was not destroyed when the landscape style of Capability Brown dominated.
Westbury Court Garden Parterre in Spring (Alice Joyce photo)
It looks like a beautiful place to spend time!
I see, I see. Almost more Wales than Glocestershire. My sister was born in Cirencester, and we lived in the Cotswolds before emigrating to Canada. This is a beautiful spot, well worth scheduling on another trip to the UK.
Very inspirational landscape. Since I will be moving to a new home soon I am always on the lookout for any I could use.
Thanks for sharing Alice & all the best.
Ibrahim