Volunteer Stories – Kath Elvy
10/06/2026
By Anne
Costume Volunteer Producing 100 metres of bunting. Volunteering at the park for a few months. “I am part of the seamstress team of five who are now involved in making costumes for the public and some of the staff re-enactments of period history. “I have done some sewing and acting in the National Botanic Garden …
Posted: 18/07/2023 by Ffiona Jones
Parc Yr Esgob-Bishop’s Park Annual Horticultural Show
Our Annual Horticultural Show is back on Saturday 2nd September 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever! We have lots of new classes in each section and for the first time, a Novelty Dog Show. We have spaces available for craft, food and trade stalls – contact FfionaJones@tywigateway.org.uk for more details. We’ve already received …
Posted: 26/07/2021 by Admin
A Landscape in the Garden
We hope you’re enjoying the views out from the Ha-ha – mind the gap! Welcome to our website. Here you can immerse yourself in the history, horticulture and wildlife of our 800 year old Park. Read more about the Ha-ha and the Great Meadow here or follow the links on the menu to explore other areas of the Park. …
Posted: 12/06/2021 by Admin
Food for Thought
We hope you’re enjoying the Walled Garden at Bishop’s Park. Welcome to our website! Here you can immerse yourself in the history, horticulture and wildlife of our 800 year old Park. Read more about the 18th century Walled Garden here or follow the links on the menu to explore other areas of the Park. And don’t forget to stop by …
Posted: 11/06/2021 by Caroline Welch
Horticulture
Horticulture is a key aspect of our heritage at the Bishop’s Park, and a major part of our ongoing restoration. In unearthing the site’s gardening past we aim to understand how the historic methods and techniques of yesteryear can be used to inform a more sustainable future, both for the people and for the wildlife that share this unique and special place.