Turn End Trust

25/06/2026

A few tickets are still available for our Open Garden on Saturday. Come and enjoy the series of garden rooms at Turn End - some of which are shaded! Saturday 27th June: 2-5pm. Tickets via the website.

05/06/2026

Discover two extraordinary buildings at Waddesdon.

As part of Turn End Trust’s charitable objectives, we regularly organise visits to places of architectural, horticultural and cultural significance, creating opportunities to learn from and engage with exceptional examples of design and stewardship.

Our next visit takes us to Flint House and the Windmill Hill Archive, two remarkable buildings that demonstrate the power of thoughtful architecture, craftsmanship and innovation. This special tour offers a chance to explore these celebrated spaces and learn more about the ideas, collections and stories they contain.

These visits are an important part of the Trust’s programme, encouraging curiosity, conversation and a deeper appreciation of architecture and place. Previous destinations have included the remarkable Picker House and New House, each offering its own distinctive perspective on design, landscape and living.

Head to our website to find out more and book your place today. Link in bio.

05/06/2026

As part of Turn End Trust’s charitable objectives, we regularly organise visits to places of architectural, horticultural and cultural significance, creating opportunities to learn from and engage with exceptional examples of design and stewardship.

Our next visit takes us to Flint House and the Windmill Hill Archive at Waddesdon, two remarkable buildings that demonstrate the power of thoughtful architecture, craftsmanship and innovation. This special tour offers a chance to explore these celebrated spaces and learn more about the ideas and collections they house.

These visits form an important part of the Trust’s programme, encouraging curiosity, conversation and a deeper appreciation of the built environment. Previous destinations have included the remarkable Picker House and New House, each offering its own distinctive perspective on architecture, landscape and place.

Find out more and book your place via the link below. We hope you'll join us!

https://www.turnend.org.uk/new-events/2026/7/24/exclusive-visit-flint-house-and-the-windmill-hill-archives

21/05/2026

A reminder that our House & Garden Open Day, due to take place on Sunday 24 May 2026, has been cancelled.

We hope you’ll join us instead for our Open Garden on Saturday 27 June, from 2–5pm.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

08/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Peter Aldington on 15 April 2026.

Peter was a remarkable architect whose work reflected a lifelong commitment to the relationship between buildings and the landscapes that surround them. His legacy will live on in the buildings he so thoughtfully crafted and in the generations of architects his work has inspired.

The Trust and the Aldington family will continue to promote and protect his work and memory. We ask that friends and supporters respect the family's wish for privacy at this time and we look forward to celebrating Peter's life and work with you in the weeks ahead.

The House and Garden Open Day, scheduled for Sunday 24th May, has been cancelled.

26/03/2026

As the season begins to shift, join us this Easter for a special visit to our neighbouring sustainable flower farm. Miranda, owner and grower, will share her knowledge of tulips — from choosing varieties to nurturing them through spring — before inviting you to pick your own 12 stems just in time for Easter.

Your ticket also includes an Open Garden visit to Turn End (1–3pm), offering a chance to explore our listed garden and its glorious mid-spring display.

Find out more and book via the link in our bio, and discover our other upcoming events too 🌷

23/03/2026

Spring is arriving at Turn End,
Anemone Blanda, Tulips and Lamiums.

18/03/2026

Further Events Added! -

Join us this Easter for a visit to our neighbouring sustainable flower farm. Miranda, owner and grower, will share practical tips on growing tulips — from protecting bulbs to planting for long, elegant stems. You’ll also learn which varieties return reliably and how to plant for maximum impact.T...

05/03/2026

New Events Added! -

Join us for a rare visit to Picker House: an exceptional example of late modernist domestic architecture and a remarkable expression of the cosmopolitan life of its original owner, Stanley Picker. Designed by architect Kenneth Wood and completed in 1968, the house remains an extraordinary time capsu...

04/03/2026

New events announcement (on our website now!)

Join us this spring for one of our NGS Open Gardens, an Easter Spring Talk, plus ‘pick your own’ 🌷 at our neighbouring sustainable flower farm — and a rare visit to Picker House: an exceptional example of late modernist domestic architecture and a remarkable expression of the cosmopolitan life of its original owner, Stanley Picker. Both Turn End Trust and Picker House are proudly part of Iconic Houses.

As part of our charitable objectives, Turn End Trust visits other significant examples of modern architecture and designed landscapes to broaden understanding. As a listed garden shaped by Peter Aldington’s thoughtful design and decades of careful stewardship, Turn End has also long championed practices that work with the seasons and celebrate the craft of growing.

More onsite and offsite events to other examples are on the way. Stay tuned 👀 and join our mailing list 👌. We look forward to welcoming you soon!