“The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.” Gertrude Jekyll
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This year we are visiting the Outdoor Illuminated Light Trail and Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace, but not the house.
We aim to get to the Christmas Market which has the usual food, drink & gift stalls for 2.30pm. There is also an ice rink and fairground with rides and you can buy the ride tokens at the site. This will allow plenty of time before we meet at the start of the Illuminated Light Trail at 4.15pm. The Illuminated Light Trail at Blenheim, this year, will take about 60-90 minutes to walk the 2.98 km - there is intermittent seating. We will be picked up by the coach to leave at 6pm. Please ensure you have sufficient warm and waterproof clothing. You are strongly advised to wear sturdy shoes as the Illuminated Outdoor Light Trail takes place on natural paths covering areas of uneven ground and variable terrain. The organisers suggest a torch too, that may be used in emergencies.
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Described as "a garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins" Nymans was one of the first gardens the National Trust took on in 1953. It was developed by three generations of the Messel family and is a grade II listed 600acre estate. Ludwig Messel and James Comber, his head gardener, created new cultivars - The Nyman Collection. The family visited in spring and summer and this is when the Rose Garden, the Herbaceous borders, the Terrace and the South African meadow are at their best. The woodland has three circular walks-1.2km,2.4km & 4km but sturdy footwear would be required.
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