Behind the Garden Wall - Gardeners' tales from Caversham Court
Caversham Court Gardens, Church Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7AD
Gardeners have played an important but often undervalued role in the running of landed estates right up to the present day. Portraits, old photographs, wage slips and newspaper reports from the Caversham Court archive give an insight into the lives of the gardening staff and the often complex relationships between employer and head gardener over the centuries. See some of the tools they used and peep into the old kitchen garden, which provided food and flowers for the household and guests all year round.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11am - 4pm
- Sunday 20 September:
- 11am - 4pm
Location & directions
Caversham Court Gardens, Church Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7AD
- Directions:
- Nearest bus stop Caversham Bridge, buses 23,24,Aqua 28, 28A (for Henley) River Rapids X40 (for Oxford) 112, 113 to Watlington
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The vinery is currently only accessible down steps. Volunteers available to look after buggies left near entrance. There is an accessible portaloo by the main entrance, but changing facilities and tea kiosk are down steps on the main lawn level alongside the vinery. Limited acccessible parking near entrance, other parking in central Caversham or in local streets.
