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Alnwick Garden
Complex of formal gardens in Northumberland, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Alnwick Garden is a complex of formal gardens adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, Northumberland, England. The gardens have a long history under the dukes of Northumberland, but fell into disrepair until revived at the turn of the 21st century. The garden now features various themed plantings designed around a central water cascade. The revival of the gardens led to several public disputes between the Duchess of Northumberland and various garden experts concerning preservation and the use of public funds.[1] The garden now belongs to a charitable trust, which is separate from Northumberland Estates, although the 12th Duke of Northumberland donated the 42-acre (17 ha) site and contributed £9 million towards redevelopment costs.
Alnwick Garden | |
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![]() The cascade fountain | |
OS grid | NU190133 |
Coordinates | 55.414°N 1.7°W / 55.414; -1.7 |
Created | 1750 |
Designer | Capability Brown |