What goes around … Saving heritage seeds for the future of the planet
Last week we were delighted to be a stop on the way of the Heritage Seed Library’s 200 mile relay as it travelled across the country raising awareness of the…
Helloes, goodbyes and a new Chair of the Trust
Helloes, goodbyes and a new Chair Introducing fresh leadership and vision to the charity We are delighted to announce that we have just welcomed landscape architect Angela Wolferstan of TeaselFinch…
Why we are objecting to the Hotel’s latest planning application (marquee)
Being welcoming and getting on with everyone is a core value for us at the Gardens Trust. So it’s unusual for us to speak out publicly about our neighbours. The…
UPDATE Box-ing – not so clever.
UPDATE on the BoxMoth issue Over the last six weeks – aided by some strong and willing corporate volunteers- the Gardening team has finished grubbing out about 40% of our…
International Womens Day 2025
There are already some ‘standout’ women’s names associated with the Gardens here, and many more who should, and could, be celebrated more! Today we’re celebrating two particular women; Edith Holden…
“Oh, that old chestnut”….
Unlike the idiom, we rather like all the ‘repeated’ chestnut trees around the Gardens, Hall and Parkland. There still remain the vestiges of at least two avenues of mature horse…
Helloes and Goodbyes- and a New Chair
Helloes, goodbyes and appointment of a new Chair Introducing fresh leadership and vision to the charity We are delighted to announce that we have just welcomed landscape architect Angela Wolferstan…
Trustee positions vacant (voluntary)
Could you use your skills and experience to support and help grow one of the secret treasures of the West Midlands? We look after 40 acres of sublime 18th century…
Helping business, help us
The employees and volunteers of our Charitable Business here at the Gardens have the distinct advantage of working in a beautiful place – with all the benefits that being surrounded…
Wellbeing created by local heritage worth billions per year, says Historic England
Well, we always knew we are worth our weight in gold.. This post is Shared from ‘Museums and Heritage advisor with additions from us. First-of-its-kind research from Historic England says the £29…