Attraction (General) / Outdoor Activity in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire (3053 Views)
Sudeley Castle and Gardens
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England South West
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Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold hills, Sudeley Castle is regarded as one of England's most romantic castles.
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Sudeley was once the magnificent palace of Queen Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's last and surviving wife who is buried in the castle church. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I stayed at Sudeley Castle. Charles I resided here while his nephew Prince Rupert established Sudeley as his garrison headquarters during the English Civil War. Today Sudeley is home to the Dent-Brocklehurst family.
Surrounding Sudeley Castle are ten magnificent gardens each with their own special beauty and charm. Centrepiece is the Queen's Garden, named after Katherine Parr and famous for its magnificent collection of old-fashioned roses interspersed with fragrant herbs and surrounded by yew hedges and fine examples of topiary. A Knot Garden was created to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth in 1592, the design of which was inspired by the fabric from the Queen's dress depicted in a painting which hangs in the Castle.
In the last two years Sudeley has been the home to the Landart Project, a groundbreaking collection of contemporary art set within the grounds and gardens.
The Pheasantry was established in 2004 in association with the World Pheasant Association (WPA) and houses a collection of rare and endangered species. The threats to individual species and to whole areas of the environment where we live are accelerating and Sudeley is proud to work with the WPA to support their programme of conservation and protection.
2007 sees an exciting new programme of Events at Sudeley, including jousting, medieval fairs, air shows, concourse events and a range of events celebrating the beauty of Sudeley's gardens, including Rose Week and an Organic Gardening weekend. Check the website for more details.'
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