The gardens at Badminton are not only a pleasure to experience but a wonderful source of inspiration.
Badminton Estate has been Home to the Dukes of Beaufort since 1682, each made enhancements to the House and Gardens by involving some of the foremost architects and landscape designers of the time, including William Kent, James Gibbs, Charles Bridgeman, and “Capability” Brown.
The gardens were designed by Russell Page and François Goffinet and combine formality, structure and an abundance of plants for all seasons.
The 1st Duchess of Beaufort, Mary Somerset (1630–1715), played a pivotal role in the estate’s early horticultural history. A passionate botanist, she assembled an extraordinary collection of plants sent from across the world, many cultivated in Badminton’s gardens. Her dedication to cultivating, growing and recording plants made her one of England’s foremost early horticulturalists.
Over the centuries the garden layout has evolved but the balance of clever design and creative gardening, is still apparent.
The present Duchess of Beaufort works closely with the gardeners in both the Walled Garden and the gardens around the house and continues to build on the work of her predecessors.
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