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Last updated on 29 February 08

The Peto Garden, Iford Manor

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A Tudor/Georgian house with a twentieth century garden in the valley of the River Frome. The garden belonged to the Arts and Crafts designer Harold Peto, from 1899 to 1933, and shows his love of Italy. It has a cloister garden of Pompeian scale, terraces, columnar cypresses and Peto's vast collection of statues, urns, sarcophagi and terracotta.

History

The Peto Garden at Iford Manor was designed by the Edwardian architect Harold Peto, who lived at Iford from 1899 until his death in 1933. The romantic Italianate garden is characterised by pools, colonnades and terraces, but receiving influence from many gardening styles from around the world.

Plants of Note

Particularly of note are the stunning displays of Wisteria Sinensis in mid-late May.

Address Iford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, BA15 2BA
Opening times Easter Sunday, Easter Monday May to September. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Also Sundays in April and October. Open 2pm to 5pm.
Admission Adult £4.50 Concession £4.00
Website Visit the The Peto Garden, Iford Manor website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Harold Ainsworth Peto

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