A Forest school has been recognised for opening its grounds for 60 years as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Walhampton School in Lymington, which teaches day and boarding pupils aged two to 13, was first opened to the public in 1929 when it was owned by Viscountess St Cyres, Dorothy Morrison.
A sundial was gifted to Walhampton School to mark 60 years of the The National Garden Scheme
Regular opening ceased in 1944, but recommenced in 1980, and an annual National Garden Scheme (NGS) day has been held ever since, except for in 2020 due to the pandemic restrictions.
Now the school has received a sundial from the National Garden Scheme charity to mark its 60th year of welcoming visitors. Assistant county organiser for Hampshire NGS presented the award to estate manager at Walhampton School, David Hill, in an assembly for parents and pupils last month.
Estate manager at Walhampton, David Hill, with the sundial
The established landscape garden has three lakes, a prospect mount, and serpentine canal, as well as fully grown magnolias and rhododendrons. There is also an Italian terrace and sunken garden.
The gardens will be open to the public on Sunday 3rd May from 2pm, with David offering garden and heritage talks.
Adult admission is £6 and payable to NGS on the day or in advance at ngs.org.uk/gardens/walhampton-so4
Refreshments will also be available.
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