The Danesfield House Gardens and Hillfort Tour (1001)

Start dateMay 25 2023
Time11:00 am
LocationSL7 2EY
PriceFree

With our glorious 65 acres of manicured gardens, we are delighted to once again open our grounds this year with an informative 1.5 hour tour given by Head Gardener, Dan Lawrence and his team.

You will discover the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the remains of an Iron Age Hillfort know as Danesfield Camp. This will be followed by a brief talk about the house as RAF Medmenham from 1941-1946, by resident historian, Peter Faarup.

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Additional information

Walking shoes are advisable as some inclines and steps are necessary and
there could be muddy ground, if raining.
Lunch and Afternoon Tea may be reserved through the hotel: https://danesfieldhouse.co.uk/dining. All bookings are essential and can be made by calling 01628 891010 or emailing events@danesfieldhouse.co.uk. Timings: Lunch 12-2pm and Afternoon Tea 2.30-4.30pm.

Organised by:

Dan Lawrence. Danesfield House Hotel & Spa.

Meeting point:

Parking is free in the hotel carpark. SL7 2EY

Distance:

2 miles

Length:

Short walks (up to 3 miles)

Duration:

1h 30m

Difficulty:

Fairly easy (some gentle inclines, steps/stiles)

Pace:

Leisurely

Capacity:

Is the event accessible?:

Yes

Dogs welcome:

Yes

Family friendly:

Yes (The walk is suitable for walking age children. No pushchairs)

Near public transport:

Yes (800/850 Reading – North Earley – Sonning – Twyford – Wargrave – Henley-on-Thames – Medmenham – Danesfield House – Marlow – High Wycombe)

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