Volunteer Stories – Teresa Simson
10/06/2026
By Anne
Historical Costume Volunteer 2I have been volunteering at the park since 31st July 2024 “My sewing friend knew of the walled garden project and after approaching staff to see if you would like any costumes, it was agreed we should volunteer. “I love looking into the history of what we make and producing items of …
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