WEST LAVINGTON MANOR OPEN GARDEN DAY
A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
SUPPORTING CHARITY
Saturday 13th June 11am to 6pm
Step into 500 years of history at West Lavington Manor garden open day. Home in the 1600s, to John Danvers – the politician, garden designer and key signatory to the death warrant of Charles 1, Danvers married Elizabeth Dauntsey from the Lavingtons. He was reknown for his European travels and bringing the Italianate garden to his home in Chelsea and West Lavington.
The Manor’s main palladium style gates, the Dauntsey / Danvers marriage crest and a few parts of the house are remnants of Danvers time at West Lavington.
Significant enhancements over the last 50 years include the channelling out of the stream to create a lake with duck house, fabulous topiary formations and cloud pruning, a spectacular arboretum, laburnum walk lined with alliums, coloured gardens, a chess garden and over 25 different species of apples, plums and pears. Visitors are most surprised with the authentic Japanese garden, built by the current Australian owners, the Domans.
Monty Don, was impressed that two Australians had embarked on such a garden transformation in the heart of Wiltshire and featured West Lavington Manor in his British Gardens BBC TV series and book.
This year, the garden open day, will have a new sculpture - “The Blue Head” by Paul Vanstone. Made from Bolivian Marble, sourced near Le Paz, the lapis lazuli, is a striking new addition along the Herbaceous Border amongst the blue and purple spring blooms.
THIS YEAR’S ACTIVITIES ARE A STEP UP
West Lavington Manor’s garden open day is Saturday 13 June. From 11am – 6pm, there will be live entertainment, refreshments and activities for all ages.
Edington Brass 20 piece band will perform two sets under the stunning lime tree at 12:30 and 3:00pm.
Head Gardener Jonathan, will share his knowledge and skills on making your own compost, which has been a huge success in the garden.
Owner Andrew Doman at 2:15 pm, will conduct for the first time a tour sharing the history of the house and the garden.
Capability Charlotte, garden designer, will host Gardener’s Question Time inviting the public to bring her their garden challenges.
Workshops include willow sculpting from Jo Sadler Willow, and garden art and metal pieces from Bartys Trading. Delicious home-made produce for sale - apple juice and jams from the garden, and organic olive oil and honey from Mallorca. The WI will be running a raffle and celebrating their platinum anniversary.
The Nestling Trust, a local charity, that works in Nepal to support destitute girls with homes and health and birthing clinics, will also showcase fine Nepalese items.
Other attractions include Welly Boot Throwing, Peter Rabbit appearances, face painting all day, and The Nestling Trust Find the Yeti treasure hunt, an opportunity to explore nature and the garden. With live performances from Bullshot Crummond by the Rondo Theatre Co.
Home-made cakes, scones, quiche, sandwiches and delicious BBQ O’pork buns. A full bar with Pimms, cava and wine or BYO picnic.
All funds raised go to National Garden Scheme charities, including Horatio’s Garden and The Nestling Trust.
Entry £10 pp to charity and children free and dogs are welcome on the lead
NOTE
The garden was photographed for Country Life, 6 September, 2023 issue.
Featured in Monty Don British Gardens Series BBC 2
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026rm3 at 18:29 min
Listed in the National Garden Scheme - https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/west-lavington-manor-sn10/
Media Enquiries
Jordina Evins Doman
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07772231958
A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
SUPPORTING CHARITY
Saturday 13th June 11am to 6pm
Step into 500 years of history at West Lavington Manor garden open day. Home in the 1600s, to John Danvers – the politician, garden designer and key signatory to the death warrant of Charles 1, Danvers married Elizabeth Dauntsey from the Lavingtons. He was reknown for his European travels and bringing the Italianate garden to his home in Chelsea and West Lavington.
The Manor’s main palladium style gates, the Dauntsey / Danvers marriage crest and a few parts of the house are remnants of Danvers time at West Lavington.
Significant enhancements over the last 50 years include the channelling out of the stream to create a lake with duck house, fabulous topiary formations and cloud pruning, a spectacular arboretum, laburnum walk lined with alliums, coloured gardens, a chess garden and over 25 different species of apples, plums and pears. Visitors are most surprised with the authentic Japanese garden, built by the current Australian owners, the Domans.
Monty Don, was impressed that two Australians had embarked on such a garden transformation in the heart of Wiltshire and featured West Lavington Manor in his British Gardens BBC TV series and book.
This year, the garden open day, will have a new sculpture - “The Blue Head” by Paul Vanstone. Made from Bolivian Marble, sourced near Le Paz, the lapis lazuli, is a striking new addition along the Herbaceous Border amongst the blue and purple spring blooms.
THIS YEAR’S ACTIVITIES ARE A STEP UP
West Lavington Manor’s garden open day is Saturday 13 June. From 11am – 6pm, there will be live entertainment, refreshments and activities for all ages.
Edington Brass 20 piece band will perform two sets under the stunning lime tree at 12:30 and 3:00pm.
Head Gardener Jonathan, will share his knowledge and skills on making your own compost, which has been a huge success in the garden.
Owner Andrew Doman at 2:15 pm, will conduct for the first time a tour sharing the history of the house and the garden.
Capability Charlotte, garden designer, will host Gardener’s Question Time inviting the public to bring her their garden challenges.
Workshops include willow sculpting from Jo Sadler Willow, and garden art and metal pieces from Bartys Trading. Delicious home-made produce for sale - apple juice and jams from the garden, and organic olive oil and honey from Mallorca. The WI will be running a raffle and celebrating their platinum anniversary.
The Nestling Trust, a local charity, that works in Nepal to support destitute girls with homes and health and birthing clinics, will also showcase fine Nepalese items.
Other attractions include Welly Boot Throwing, Peter Rabbit appearances, face painting all day, and The Nestling Trust Find the Yeti treasure hunt, an opportunity to explore nature and the garden. With live performances from Bullshot Crummond by the Rondo Theatre Co.
Home-made cakes, scones, quiche, sandwiches and delicious BBQ O’pork buns. A full bar with Pimms, cava and wine or BYO picnic.
All funds raised go to National Garden Scheme charities, including Horatio’s Garden and The Nestling Trust.
Entry £10 pp to charity and children free and dogs are welcome on the lead
NOTE
The garden was photographed for Country Life, 6 September, 2023 issue.
Featured in Monty Don British Gardens Series BBC 2
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0026rm3 at 18:29 min
Listed in the National Garden Scheme - https://ngs.org.uk/gardens/west-lavington-manor-sn10/
Media Enquiries
Jordina Evins Doman
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07772231958
