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    Bridging the Gap: Work begins on the Japanese Bridge

    If you have ventured down to the far end of the garden lately you will have found the appearance of the Japanese bridge a little altered. Read on to find out what is afoot and contribute to our consultation, as we look to the conservation of this iconic structure… Conserving the Japanese Bridge – A…

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    Telling Winterbourne’s Story

    It’s now 16 years since Winterbourne House first opened to the public as a heritage site in May 2010. In the early days, you could only visit the ground floor, and the rest of the building was used as a conference centre. As the site grew in popularity and interest in Winterbourne’s rich history grew,…

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    Introducing Winterbourne’s new Head Gardener, Paul Cook

    Following the departure of previous Head Gardener Dan Cartwright earlier this year, Winterbourne today announces the appointment of Paul Cook, who will help to further build upon the expertise and knowledge of Winterbourne’s horticultural team and develop the garden in the years to come… Paul brings a wealth of horticultural experience to the role. He…

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    We’re a Travellers’ Choice Award winner: thanks to you

    Every so often, something happens that makes us pause, smile, and reflect on how special this place truly is. This week, we received some wonderful news: Winterbourne House and Garden has been awarded a Travellers’ Choice Award by TripAdvisor . That means we’ve had so many great reviews; we’re in the top 10% of things to do…

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    Winterbourne joins Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club

    For the second time in under a year, Winterbourne was in the TV spotlight as Head Gardener Dan Cartwright was joined by presenter Camilla Bassett-Smith to give a tour of the garden for viewers of ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club. Last summer, we made our debut on BBC’s Gardeners’ World, with Dan showcasing our seven-and-a-half-acre…

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