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| Laskett |
Laskett Gardens have been created by Sir Roy Strong (of the V&A) and his wife Julia Trevelyan Oman over the past 45 years and are now open to the public by arrangement, having been bequeathed to Perennial. In practice, visiting is managed by Fiona Fyshe, his PA.
The gardens consist of the most extraordinary concentration of statues, ornaments and classical structures surrounded by topiary and parterres allowing a huge number of avenues and corresponding views. It is garden as classical stage set for their many achievements and awards. It comes with an efficient audio system that allows one to hear Sir Roy explain what is on view at each viewpoint and what each space or structure represents. At its centre surprisingly, is an orchard in which is sited a new Belvedere that allows one to look out over the whole garden. For lovers of garden design, it's a masterclass.
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