Bridge Balustrade: Phase 3 of 6

Bridge Balustrade: Phase 3 of 6

Bridge Balustrade: Phase 3 of 6 The third section of the bridge balustrade has just been completed bringing us to the halfway mark of the balustrade reconstruction. This section is actually last year’s contract so a fourth section should also be completed this year...
Spring Bulbs at their Peak

Spring Bulbs at their Peak

Spring Bulbs at their Peak Brockhampton’s incredible displays of spring bulbs are at their peak with a truly magnificent display in the south lawn. It is hard to walk there without stepping on some fragile gem. The snowdrops have been out on the south lawn, in the...
A Touch of Spring

A Touch of Spring

A Touch of Spring Brockhampton’s incredible displays of spring bulbs are approaching peak viewing time. The snowdrops have been out on the south lawn, in the borders and in other nooks and crannies around the grounds for some time, but they are now joined by the...
Re-wilding and ‘No Mow May’

Re-wilding and ‘No Mow May’

Re-wilding and ‘No Mow May’ Re-wilding is the current buzzword in gardening circles. The principle extends a centuries-long shift in perspective from the geometrical rigidity of the great house gardens of the 18thand 19thcenturies to a freeform approach...
Going Wild in May

Going Wild in May

Going Wild in May For a number of years following the discovery that both common and bee-orchids will grow there, we have allowed the small, south triangular lawn adjoining the driveway side of the forecourt to grow wild during wildflower flowering season. As well as...

Details, Details…

Details, Details… The official listing for Brockhampton Park in the Listed Buildings Registry (see ‘What is a “Listed” Building?’ in History) goes into a lot of detail about the features of the house, both exterior and interior. One paragraph refers to the...