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The Shrubbery

Our woodland, known as the shrubbery is well worth a visit.

The shrubbery was established over 200 years ago by the Silvertop family and extends over 13 acres. It was a favourite place for the family, both for adults and children, with carriage drives and places to play and picnic. In its present form it is largely an arboretum containing several rare mature conifers and deciduous trees, hybrid and ponticum rhododendrons, laurel and holly.

The shrubbery fell into decline in the twentieth century and the process of bringing it back into full usage has only recently begun. Frank Neary leads a small team of committed volunteers who are carefully exposing the hidden delights of the park.