Holker Hall, home of the Cavendish Family, has never been bought or sold but passed by inheritance through just three families: the Preston’s, the Lowther’s and the Cavendish’s, with each generation leaving its impression by either altering the landscape or by changing the house by adding, refacing, embellishing or even rebuilding, as happened to the New Wing after the disastrous fire of 1871.
The gardens at Holker have evolved over many hundreds of years, under the guidance of generations of the Cavendish Family. Each owner has made their mark, adding new features and plantings, to create a garden that is now rich in character and beauty. At its heart, it remains a family garden and while its scale is grand, it retains an intimacy in its planting and design.
The 23 acres of immaculately kept gardens comprise of a series of formal gardens set within a more informal landscape of interesting trees, shrubs and meadows. They are planted to offer year round inspiration for casual visitors and keen gardeners alike. The spring is a riot of colour with displays of tulips, daffodils, wallflowers and spring meadows, framed by majestic Rhododendrons and Magnolias. Summer brings billowing borders packed with colour and exciting tender plants, and wonderful summer flowering trees such as Styrax, Stewartia and Eucryphia. Autumn brings its own show in the stunning autumn colours across the gardens.
Much of the gardens you see today, were developed by Lord & Lady Cavendish over the last 40 years. They are a credit to their eye for detail, sense of fun and love of exotic plants, which they have brought together to give the garden its unique character. The gardens are now entering a new phase with their daughter Lucy Cavendish and her Husband Tor McLaren now starting to make their own mark.
We offer a variety of group benefits, as well as discounted Hall & Gardens admission, allowing you to make your visit a perfect day.
We offer competitive rates to groups of 10 or more, with further benefits and incentives for drivers and group organisers.
These include:
• Reduced admission rates
• Flexible pre-planned and personalised itineraries
• Great value group dining
• Free parking with dedicated coach parking area
• Personal welcome and introduction to the site on arrival
• Free entry and refreshment voucher for coach drivers
Please contact us on 015395 58328 or email info@holker.co.uk for any further information or to book.
Gallery
Phone Number
015395 58328
Contact Email
info@holker.co.uk
Address
Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PL