This
palace just outside of London was built in the 16th century
was built by Cardinal Wolsey. It was later taken over by King
Henry VIII in a fit of jealousy and became part of the royal
properties. In addition to the palace itself, there are sixty
acres of fabulous gardens on the property. The gardens
include:
-
The Great Vine - The
worlds oldest and largest grape vine planted about 1768 by
Capability Brown. It still produces about 800 pounds of
grapes per year.
-
Great Fountain
Gardens - This formal pattern of shaped yews dating back to
the reign of William and Mary (1689-1694).
-
Tudor and
Elizabethan Knot Gardens
-
Boardwalk
-
Tiltyard
-
Victorian Maze
-
Great Parterre by
Daniel Marot
