Larmer Tree Gardens, Grade II listed Victorian park in Tollard Royal, England
The 11-acre gardens contain mature trees, ornamental buildings, wide laurel-hedged paths, and ponds across multiple landscaped sections within Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
General Augustus Pitt Rivers established these gardens in 1880 as the first private gardens in England to welcome public visitors, drawing 44,000 people annually by 1899.
The gardens feature three Grade II listed structures from 1880: an octagonal Roman Temple with a domed roof and two Indian pavilions surrounding the central lawn.
Visitors can access the gardens from Easter to September, with facilities including a cafe, shop, and complimentary picnic equipment for use throughout the grounds.
Free-roaming peacocks wander through the gardens, which sit within an internationally recognized Dark Sky reserve, making it an excellent location for stargazing.
Location: Tollard Royal
Website: https://www.larmertree.co.uk/
Website: https://larmertree.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.95190,-2.08329
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:42
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