Northamptonshire Gardens Trust

22/01/2025

NEXT IN OUR SERIES THE KITCHEN GARDENS OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Ecton Hall, the fifth book in this series, is to be published during 2025. The history of Ecton Hall will cover the Hall, its owners and gardens. The information and images are drawn from a variety of sources including several private collections using some previously unpublished research and images.
Hardback | Approximately 100 pages | Illustrations in black and white and | Price to be confirmed
Interested? This will be a limited edition book. If you would like to purchase a copy or register your interest, please email [email protected]
There are only a few copies of the earlier books in the series available. See our website for details.

21/12/2023

02/12/2023

Enjoy December winter walks in historic landscapes for free. Abington Park, Billing Road cemetery and a mistletoe Christmas vibe at Burghley!

27/09/2023

Members of Northamptonshire Gardens Trust enjoyed a fun-packed summer visiting wonderful landscapes and gardens some of which are not open to the public.

As we step into Autumn, we look forward to our annual party, celebrating at Kelmarsh Hall, with a guided tour of the gardens by head gardener Tracey Spokes. Our autumn programme gets underway on 24 October with a talk on 'Medieval Plants and their Uses' and on 7 December 'Royal Northamptonshire'.

To find out more, visit www.northamptonshiregardenstrust.org

17/07/2023

Volunteering offers friendship and fun! Our marketing team takes time out at Thenford Arboretum and Gardens, one of Northamptonshire's special places to visit.

22/06/2023

An exciting start to Billing Road Cemetery Friends Group

This week, people from across the community formed a Steering Group to create 'Friends of Billing Road Cemetery' to help preserve the past for the future and provide a cherished green space in Northampton for the enjoyment and health and wellbeing of all.

Northamptonshire Gardens Trust offers a huge thank you to everyone who has offered their support and commitment towards Billing Road Cemetery, including councillors from West Northants Council and Northampton Town Council. The beginning of a great partnership!

19/06/2023

Billing Road Cemetery Friends Group
Would you like to be in at the beginning of helping to preserve and promote Billing Road Cemetery, a key historic asset within the Billing Road Conservation area? Join us to form a Friends of Billing Road Cemetery Group.
Tuesday 20 June at 7.00 pm, Vernon Terrace Community Centre, Stockley Street, Northampton NN1 5EY.

14/06/2023

Members enjoy the beautiful gardens at Titchmarsh House. The abundance of scented roses was an intoxicating delight. A perfect summer evening!
https://titchmarsh-house.uk/

05/06/2023

Enthusiastic Support for Billing Road Cemetery

Local supporters and councillors, as well as people from further afield, have demonstrated considerable enthusiastic support for forming a Friends of Billing Road Cemetery group to help preserve this important heritage asset.

Don't miss the next meeting to be held during National Volunteers' Week ... at 7 pm, Wednesday 7 June, Abington Park Museum. We look forward to seeing you there!

12/05/2023

UPDATE The walk around Billing Road Cemetery on Saturday 13 May starts at 11am (not at 11.30 as in recent email). Apologies.

12/05/2023

Members enjoyed a fabulous visit to The Manor House, home of the Gunpowder Plot. Amazing gardens and beautiful interiors. A huge thank you to Nova and Henry for their very kind hospitality. A great evening enjoyed by all. Thank you

10/05/2023

Would you like to be involved in being part of an enthusiastic Friends Group to help preserve the historic landscape of Billing Road Cemetery, Northampton, one of the most significant heritage assets within Billing Road Conservation area.

Following a successful public meeting on 18 April, Northamptonshire Gardens Trust will be at Billing Road Cemetery, on Saturday 13 May at 11.00 am, together with The Wildlife Trust, where they will talk about the history and wildlife of the cemetery.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME