With vibrant planting, a host of wildlife and meandering paths just waiting to be explored, Tylney Hall's gardens are a haven of tranquillity. The historically private estate was designed to provide interest year-round with fruit, herbs and flower borders, magnificent climbers, water features and plentiful trees. The planting has its roots in the Hall's rich history, while also incorporating future-proof flora that is more resilient in today's climate.
The gardens at Tylney Hall have been voted the South East winner of the RHS Partner Garden of the Year competition, chosen for their ability to bring people real jobs and connection while inspiring a love of gardening. Head Gardener, Keith Fisher, and the Tylney Hall Estate Team work hard to create beautiful and unique outdoor spaces for guests and visitors to explore and relax in. With something new to see every season, the garden makes a glorious backdrop for weddings and events.
With such a rich and varied landscape to oversee, Keith says it is hard to choose his favourite part of the gardens. "You can lose yourself down in the water garden," he says. "Spring and summer are lovely because you've got the sound of the water and it looks beautiful in autumn and winter as well. Things are completely different in different weather conditions."
The grounds were originally laid out by the architect Ralph Selden Wornum in 1899 -1901, with additions by Robert Weir Schultz in 1901 - 1904 and planting plans by horticulturalist Gertrude Jekyll. The gardens fell into disrepair in the late 1940's, but restoration work began on the estate in 1985, transforming it from a former school site to the beautiful and varied landscape it is today.
You can read more about Keith's work and plans for the estate in the latest edition of our Elite Magazine HERE