14th May visit to Pashley Manor Gardens

We were fortunate to be invited to join a tour of Pashley Manor Gardens

We assembled on the lawn in front of the Tudor house and were introduced to Pashley Manor Gardens by Mr James Sellick, the owner.

Tudor House built in the 1500's
Tudor House built in the 1500's

The tour took us via the new visitor centre into the garden where we were fortunate to see the sculptures  arranged around the garden for sculpture week which is running from the 16th to 28th May 2009. Some of the pictures we took are set out below:

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One of the statues amongst the flowers.More of the garden.
Mr J Sellick, 2nd from left, explaining a point.
Mr J Sellick, 2nd from left, explaining a point
Our cream teas, on the terrace.
Our cream teas, on the terrace.
The Georgian facade covered in wisteria and banksia rose
The Georgian facade covered in wisteria and banksia rose
Piggy back by Mary Cox
Piggy back by Mary Cox
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Mr Bennet's Daughter by Philip Jackson.
Sarah by Jenny Wynne-Jones
Sarah by Jenny Wynne-Jones
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Boy
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Horse
Manta Rays by James Milborrow
Manta Rays by James Milborrow
Future events are :
The Rose weekend 12-14th June