Upcoming events

Snowdrop Weekends

10th February to 12th February 2012

10.30am to 4.30pm

Snowdrop Weekends

17th February to 19th February 2012

10.30am to 4.30pm

Snowdrop Weekends

24th February to 26th February 2012

10.30am to 4.30pm

Wedding Fayre

Sunday 25th March 2012

11.00am to 4.00pm


Curator's Choice

Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites

Magnolia 'Heaven Scent'

Published: April 2010

The goblet-shaped, fragrant blooms are pale pink on the outside and white inside, and appear from mid-spring to early summer.  Our planting of them, just behind the Honywood Oak is now approaching its climax!!!.

Published: April 2010

Corylopsis pauciflora commonly know as Winter Hazel is of Japanese origin, popular for its early display of bright flowers on bare branches.

Prunus x Okame

Published: April 2010

It is the first and most delicate of the spring Cherry trees, producing a mass of  almond scented flowers that attract a host of bees.

Stachyurus praecox

Published: March 2010

Is a deciduous shrub that is perhaps best noted for its unique and colourful flowers that bloom from February to March.

Chimonanthus praecox 'wintersweet'

Published: March 2010

This Chinese shrub is usually grown against a sheltered wall but as a woodland plant it is equally at home in a sheltered glade.  Its waxy pale yellow flowers are not produced until the shrub is a few years old but worth waiting for as it has a slightly spicy, sweet scent.

Snowdrops

Published: February 2010

Robins Grove at Marks Hall is a sight not to be missed this time of year.

Sorbus insignis

Published: September 2009

The most remarkable of the pinnate leaved Sorbus, creamy white flowers in the summer are followed by large heads of small pink fruit, which can currently be seen on route to the Memorial site.

Cornus kousa chinensis

Published: September 2009

Cornus kousa chinensis originates from China, mute red berries are produced after flowering, often described as strawberry like, however they have a charm of their own.  You can see the fruits of the Cornus kousa chinensis at Marks Hall now, where they are planted beyond the Birkett Long Milenium walk.    

Agapanthus

Published: August 2009

Agapanthus  are native to South Africa and the flower-heads range from blue/violet to white in colour. Our stunning selection can be seen in Gondwanaland.

Eucalyptus debeuzevillei

Published: June 2009

Commonly know as Snow Gum, during the summer this Eucalyptus produces white flower clusters  filling the air with the scent of honey. They can be found throughout Gondwanaland. To experience this sweetness head to Gondwanaland.


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