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 …
Tag: horticulture
Horticulture
Posted: 11/06/2021 by Caroline Welch
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.
Category: Featured Tabs, Horticulture Tags: flowers, horticulture, nature
Explore the Park
Posted: 30/03/2019 by Admin
With beautiful new gardens, historic parkland and woodland, a wildlife-rich ox-bow lake and great flood-plain meadow to explore – there is so much to discover at Bishop’s Park. Unwind in Y Caffi, engage with 800 years of history in our learning centre, or take a tour of the secret walled garden with its heritage orchard.
Category: Explore the Park Tags: history, horticulture, wildlife