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Powis Castle, The Terraces

Pgds 20071207 155604 Powis Castle
Pgds 20080711 154900 Powis0012

Introduction

Four garden terraces, each 150 metres long, lie below the castle. Simple yew obelisks have been allowed over the centuries to take an amorphous form and now bulge out over the top terrace making a distinctive feature. The terraces include an aviary and an orangery and some lead sculpture from the Van Nost studio. They are richly planted, one with a double herbaceous border.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

0844 800 1895

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Access contact details

The site is open daily between March and December. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/opening-times/

Directions

For directions, see http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/how-to-get-here/

Other Websites

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW (Po) 35 (POW)
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Apple slope terrace
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Aviary terrace
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Brick wall to rear of top garden terrace
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Orangery terrace
  • Grade: I

Style

Baroque

Features

  • Statue
  • Description: Peacock statue
  • Statue
  • Description: A statute of Hercules killing the Hydra.
  • Topiary
  • Description: Amorphous yews.
  • Garden Terrace
  • Description: Four garden terraces, each 150 metres long.
  • Aviary
  • Orangery
  • Herbaceous Border
  • Description: Double herbaceous border.
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Welshpool

References

References