Introduction
The terraced garden at Clevedon Court was first laid out by Sir Abraham Elton (1679-1742).
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0844 800 1895Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.ukAccess contact details
The site is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between April and September.
Directions
The site is 1.5 miles east of Clevedon on the B3130 Bristol road. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clevedon-court/how-to-get-here/
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NAOther Websites
- History
The terraced garden at Clevedon Court was first laid out by Sir Abraham Elton (1679-1742). He used some of the original fortifications of the Court in the design. It has been altered and added to since the early 18th century.
An octagonal summerhouse was built for Sir Abraham IV in the late 18th century, as well as another summerhouse at the eastern end of the terraces. A part of the original fortifications was restored as an ornamental garden feature in the 19th century. This is a wall terminating in a low, circular, crenelated tower.
There is much recent planting in the terraced garden. All the architectural features in the terraced garden are listed.
- Features & Designations
Features
- Summerhouse
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Clevedon
- References
Contributors
Avon Gardens Trust