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The Spetchley Revival Project is
a long term project designed to invest in securing the Gardens for future
generations to enjoy. It has been made possible by generous funding from donors
including the Heritage Lottery Fund. It is an ever-changing garden and for the
past four years has undergone a mini revival, including phase 1 which was the
creation of a new garden entrance, car park, and Welcome Centre, completed in
2015 thanks to a grant from the RDPE.
Phase 2 centred on the heritage
within the garden and park land, specifically focusing on;
- The restoration of the
garden lake to enhance its historic role in the designed landscape through
dredging and re-aligning its boundaries.
- Increasing physical access
to the furthest points of interest within the parkland and deer park by
creating a series of paths, planned walks and the introduction of a trailer
service for schools and groups etc. driven by volunteers. This will increase the number and range of
people who are able to enjoy the deer park.
- Increasing and improving
the interpretation of the park and gardens through the creation of new
interpretation material.
- Improved orientation
signage for visitors.
- The preservation of
historic site lines and key views, involving the restoration of sunken hedges
and the replanting of trees along the lines of C19 landscape maps.
- Significant work to
enhance hedgerows to the southern deer park boundary incorporating the gapping
up of hedges with native woody species which will provide blossom/flowers and
therefore increase pollen and nectar sources (which are generally lacking in
the deer park currently). This work will enhance both the appearance and the
biodiversity of the deer park.
- Conservation of the 19th
Century Sovereign Coach – one of only 20 still in existence. This is on display
in the Heritage Centre.
- Create significant new
opportunities for volunteering, in total the Revival Project is targeted to
deliver 1,000 volunteer days, conserving the Sovereign Coach, enhancing the
biodiversity within the garden and parkland.
- Converting the Old Cart
Sheds into a Heritage and Learning Centre to be complimented by the
introduction of a new and coordinated education programme focused around the
National Curriculum. The centre houses information from the Berkeley family
archive. This allows visitors a greater understanding of the formation of the
park and gardens, as well as the part the Berkeley family has played in its
history.
The Heritage and Learning Centre
officially opened on 28th June and marks a major milestone in the redevelopment
of the Gardens. Using audio visual and
touch screen technology, visitors to the new Heritage Centre can learn more about
the fascinating 400 year history of the Gardens and the Berkeley family’s
influence over this wonderful garden and unspoilt 17th century landscape. The
Centre includes previously unseen images from the Spetchley Park archives and there
are family friendly games and costumes to ensure everyone has a fun and memorable
visit.
The Gardens are also bringing together local community groups such as the Hardy Plant Society and the Spetchley Gardening Society and a programme of school workshops and talks are also in development for 2018.