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Garden Name: Graythwaite Hall
Last Modified: 27/01/2011
Garden ID: 0511

pic: 0511_graythwaite.jpg

Owner: Graythwaite Estate
Address:
Ulverston
Graythwaite

Postcode: LA12 8BA
County: Cumbria

tel: 01539 531333
fax: 
website: www.graythwaitehall.co.uk
email: 

Features: 
Topiary and landscape by Thomas Dawson.
Rose garden and tree collection

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
(2010 dates) 1st Apr - 30th Aug; daily; 10am - 6pm

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
May

To see: 
Rhododendrons and shrubs.

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments: Guided tours by appointment 

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: by appointment only.

Admission Prices:
Adult £3; Child under 14 free.
Coaches £50

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: No
Disabled Access: No
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: No
Teas: No
Refreshments: No
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

Other Facilities:
Partially suitable for wheelchairs


Designer: Thomas Dawson
Description of Garden:
A woodland garden mixing the formal and informal within a dramatic landscape. The main features are the original topiary and balustrading by Dawson. The rhododendron collection complements the many interesting flowering shrubs and ornamental trees. Other features include a rose garden and dutch garden, a lady's walk and pet cemetery.


History: 
Thomas Dawson was contracted by Colonel Sandys in 1896 to create a garden utilising the natural landscape. Knill Freedman and Dan Gibson's influence is evident in sundials and wrought iron work.

Local Inns: 
in Hawkshead

Accomodation: 
in Hawkshead

Restaurants: 
in Hawkshead

Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Hawkshead