Trip to Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorset 8.9.11
Beautiful Manor House from the late medieval period and 20 acre garden, with several walled gardens and stunning topiary. House also open for viewing.
Magnificent Yew pyramids
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Inside of one of the pyramids, showing how branches have been trained.
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Canopy of beech trees
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Back of House with sunken lawn
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Bridge over the River Piddle - no smirking please!
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Beautiful walled garden surrounded by high clipped hedges
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