Luton Hoo Walled Garden
The Walled Garden at Luton Hoo Estate was designed by Capability Brown in the late 1760's for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, noted Botanist and Prime Minister under George III. The Garden changed and evolved under owners and management to match the fashion of horticulture in the 19th and 20th centuries, with each owner leaving their mark on the garden's rich history.
Today the site comprises a five-acre garden surrounded by the original 18th century octagonal wall, and a range of glass houses, including a timber framed Mackenzie Moncur conservatory dated circa 1908, a peach house, a vinery and a further glasshouse on the diaphragm wall. There is also a selection of rare service buildings surrounding the garden including the Head Gardener's office, a potting shed, a boiler house, stables and propagation houses. The garden continues to be revived, repaired and re-imagined for the enjoyment of all.
Each Wednesday from the beginning of May to the end of September we open the Walled Garden to visitors.