As part of Heritage Open Days , this free guided walk lasting up to 2 hours will give you a tour of Staunton Country Park (Leigh Park Gardens), a listed Regency Parkland, which is now an RHS Partner Garden, holding the National collection of Lardizabalaceae.
This plant heritage tour will be led by our lead volunteer for horticulture and ex Park Manager, Tim. Find out more about our fascinating National Collection of Lardizabalaceae, a plant family with 7 genera and 40 different species from across the temperate and subtropical world. These include the familiar Akebia, the Sargentodoxa, of which there are only a handful growing in the UK, and most interestingly, the Stauntonia, an Asian vine named after the Staunton family, one-time residents of the Country Park.
What you need to know
- Please meet at the Coach House just before 2pm, for a prompt start.
- The guided walk is free, but booking is required
- Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear as terrain may be rough underfoot
- You are advised that you may wish to wear long trousers and/or insect repellent due to the potential presence of ticks in the park and bring waterproofs.
- The walk is aimed at adults, young people may attend alongside a parent or guardian, but it may not engage younger children.
- Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who will remain responsible for them during the walk.
