About us

"We strive to foster and embrace new members, develop our partnerships, build on research and our success in reaching new audiences."

Elaine Johnson, Chair of Northamptonshire Gardens Trust

Northamptonshire Gardens Trust is a member of The Gardens Trust, a national charity representing 34 County Gardens Trusts dedicated to the research and conservation of designed landscapes in England and Wales.

Our vision …

To inspire and broaden cultural experiences of landscapes, gardens and parkland.

We aim to …

encourage a greater awareness of our County’s gardens, parklands and designed landscapes
research, document and share surveys of the County’s gardens, parklands and landscapes
foster good relationships between interested parties in the promotion and conservation of those landscapes
encourage the creation of new parks and gardens
provide advice on the restoration and maintenance of historic gardens
learn about great Northamptonshire gardens and the people who shaped them
encourage a wider, more diverse audience to visit, learn about and enjoy the County’s landscapes.

Organisation of the Trust

Chair: Elaine Johnson

Vice Chair: Stephen Radley

Treasurer/Company Secretary: Richard Chapman

Secretary/Education: Jenny Burt

Research and Recording: Stephen Radley, Chris Addison, Jenny Burt

Conservation: Christine Addison

Events: Elaine Johnson, David Banner, Jo Taylor

Journal/Newsletter Editor: Brenda Lofthouse

We endeavour to keep good relationships with local authorities and owners and to watch out for any threats to the historic designed landscapes.

Why not join us?

As a newcomer to the county the Gardens Trust was very welcoming and it is nice to be with like minded people. I find it very interesting and didn’t realise the depth and scope of the work carried out.” Brenda

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