Last updated on 18 September 08
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Stratfield Saye Garden

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The estate was a gift to the Duke of Wellington's from a grateful nation. It has a Victorian garden with a collection of trees, an American garden, a summerhouse, a camellia house, a herbaceous border and a rose garden. Loudon, in 1833, remarked that 'we expected the surface of the grounds to be flat, but were agreeably surprised to find a gentle hollow running through them in the direction of the length of the park [which is] as well wooded as could be desired'. He also saw 'the charger which the duke rode at waterloo [for] 15 hours, without once dismounting, and it has never been ridden since that day'.

Address - Stratfield Saye, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, RG7 2BZ
Opening times - See garden website for opening information.
Admission - Adult £7.00 (£8.50 at the weekend)
Website - Visit the Stratfield Saye Garden website