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	Shrubland Park
Shrubland Park Coddenham Ipswich IP6 9QQ tel: 01473 830221 fax: 01473 832 202 Area: Suffolk Show Map Location: Detailed Map (1.5 Km) Overview Map (30 Km)
Visitor Information	www.shrublandpark.co.uk

Shrubland Park Suffolk All details correct* as of: 03/02/2006
Opening Days and Hours
Every Sunday in June; 2pm - 5pm. Every Sunday & Wednesday in July & August; 2pm - 5pm Every Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday from Easter Sunday 16th April
Parties / Coaches: Yes		Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes
House Open for Viewing: No		National Garden Scheme days: Yes 6th June
Best Times of Year to Visit: July		To see: Grand Descent
Admission Prices
Adult £3; Child £2; Over 60s £2. Guided tours for 10 or more by prior arrangement @£4pp
Onsite Facilities
Parking: Yes Lavatories: Yes Disabled Access: Yes	Shop: No Plants for Sale: Yes Lunches: No	Teas: No Light Refreshment: No Picnics: Yes	Dogs Allowed: No On Lead only: No Special Events: No
Other Facilities: Plants occasionally for sale. Picnics may be taken in the park. Only limited facilities for the disabled.
Garden Features
		English Heritage Garden Grade: I
		National Collection:
Description of Garden	Designer:
The extraordinary 'Grand Descent', a parade of steps leading down from the house through several terraces to the gardens below, dominates the aspect. Off the first terrace are the fine 18th century French Blue Gates and at the foot is the main fountain and formal beds, with loggia beyond. An authentic Swiss Chalet with an alpine rockery, is found near the Witches' Circle, a set of stone basins and a raised flower bed. There is a magnificent conservatory, though only to be admired from the outside. On the other side of the grand descent is a terrace lined with magnificent old chestnuts, some reputed to be 800 years old. An unusual, if not unique, 'hot wall' which was originally intended (though unsuccessfully) to accelerate the growing of fruits is now fully restored.
History of Garden
The Hall was designed by James Paine in the 1770's. Gandy Deering designed extensive alterations in the 1840's, while Donald Beaton helped with the garden design. Sir Charles Barry completed the additions to the Hall and assisted the owner, Sir William Middleton and his wife, to re-design the gardens and particularly 'The Grand Descent'. William Robinson was consulted by Lord de Saumarez in the 1880's to re-fashion the gardens to a true flower garden.
Nearby Suffolk Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:		Restaurants:
Inns & Pubs: Sorrel Horse Public House, Claydon Moon & Mushroom Inn, Swilland		Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
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