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Levens Hall, Kendal

One of the most impressive 'collections' of topiary in the world.

The Topiary Gardens at Levens are world-famous in their own right, and are a must for any visitor to the English Lake District. When Col. Grahme, who had held the office of Privy Purse to King James II, came back to Levens in 1688 upon the abdication of the King, he brought with him the gardener Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont, who had been trained under Le Nôtre at Versailles and who had laid out the gardens at Hampton Court. He started work in 1694 creating the design for the garden you can see today.

We are fortunate indeed that since that time no owner has wished to make changes as so many others have, and so the four gardeners we have at present are truly looking after a design which is unchanged for over 300 years.

Under the magnificent topiary, depending on the time of your visit, you will find colourful Spring or Summer bedding. There is also a rose garden, a nuttery, fine herbaceous borders, and a fountain garden laid out with pleached limes to celebrate 300 years of the Gardens at Levens.

Contact Information:
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Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0PD


Tel: 015395 60321
Fax: 015395 60669
E-mail: email@levenshall.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.levenshall.co.uk