Tom BurgessNorth East and Cumbria
BBC
The Heagney family bought the property in 1952
An inter-war garden has been granted listed status by Historic England, ensuring it will be protected for generations to come.
Tudor Croft Garden in Guisborough was created in 1934 and is one of just five parks and gardens to be listed in 2025.
Owner Mike Heagney, 81, said the garden was “completely overgrown” when his father Tony Heagney bought it in 1952.
He was delighted by the listed status and said it had been “a magical journey” restoring the garden to its current beauty.
Mr Heagney said: “It brings us great joy, and we care for it with help from family, staff and our wonderful team of volunteers.
“It’s been a life of hard work bringing it back to a very high standard.”
Tudor Croft now includes dozens of smaller gardens with trout stream, ponds, fountains and a fernery.
Other stand-out features include a gnome garden filled with models of magical creatures and a secret garden.
Tudor Croft is now Grade II listed
“Because of the visual connection from the garden to the moors, this listing should also prevent new housing being built adjacent to the site, which would badly damage the garden,” Mr Heagney said.
“We’re delighted that Tudor Croft has been listed by Historic England and is now protected for future generations to enjoy.”
He said the garden had raised more than £100,000 for charity by opening to the public every spring and summer.
The next open garden weekends at Tudor Croft are on the last Saturday of January and the first Sunday of February, and again the following weekend.
A Heritage England spokesperson added: “These newly protected places demonstrate the remarkable diversity of England’s heritage.
“They connect us to the people and events that shaped our communities.”
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