Trentham Gardens, Grade II* listed park and garden in Staffordshire, England
Trentham Gardens is a large estate spanning 725 acres of landscaped grounds with formal Italian gardens, ancient woodlands, and a mile-long lake designed by Capability Brown. A shopping village of 80 timber lodges containing retail outlets and restaurants is located across the property.
The estate originated in 1086 when it appeared in the Domesday Book as a royal manor and later transformed from an Augustinian priory into a private residence. Its landscape was reshaped in the 18th century by Capability Brown's garden design.
The gardens blend design styles across different periods, from Italian terraces to contemporary plantings shaped by landscape architects like Tom Stuart-Smith and Piet Oudolf. Walking through, you see how each era left its mark on the appearance of these grounds.
The grounds are open daily starting at 10 AM and offer clear pathways throughout the gardens and woodlands. Wearing comfortable shoes is advisable, as the expansive property requires substantial walking.
The property includes Trentham Monkey Forest, where roughly 140 Barbary macaques roam freely in a natural woodland setting. This unusual pairing of historic gardens with a primate sanctuary is uncommon in England.
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