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Bowood, Wiltshire
Bowood, Wiltshire

Bowood House

The Bowood Estate was bought in 1754 by the 1st Earl of Shelburne. His descendants have lived here ever since.

The house sits within 100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland.

The house and gardens have featured in several Film and TV drama productions including Sanditon, Downton Abbey and Poldark.

Grade I Listed

www.bowood.org/bowood-house-gardens/bowood-house

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowood_House


Marquess of Landsdown

Since 1754 the estate has been the seat of the Earls of Shelburne, created Marquesses of Lansdowne in 1784.

Marquess of Lansdowne is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain created in 1784. It is held by the head of the Petty-Fitzmaurice family.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Lansdowne


Terrace Gardens

The south-facing Terrace Gardens in front of the Georgian House were commissioned by the 3rd Marquess to remind him of his time in Italy.

The upper terrace, designed by Sir Robert Smirke, was completed in 1818 and the lower terrace, designed by George Kennedy, was added in 1851.

The upper and lower terraces are separated by ornamental stone balustrades decorated with urns which, during the summer months, overflow with colourful flowers.

The distinctive leaning yews were planted in 1900, and over the years they have grown towards the sun creating a unique design.

The terrace gardens provide a view of the magnificent parkland, created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

www.bowood.org/bowood-house-gardens/gardens-grounds

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