Lecture: “ An illustrated tour of Dorset’s Walled Gardens.”
by Phil Broomfield

Date: Tuesday April 14th 2026 Time: 2.30pm
Cost: £15 (to include tea and biscuits ).
Tickets may be bought at the door. Open to non members.
Venue: Cerne Abbas Village Hall DT2 7GY Facilities: Ample parking. Disabled parking in front of hall. WC. . Wheelchair access.

This garden history lecture expands on the recent article in the DGT Journal and explores Walled Gardens and their uses over time. Phil has criss-crossed over Dorset this past year visiting twenty locations, including Deans Court, Edmondsham, Forde Abbey, Kingston Lacy, Moreton and Scaplen's Court.  The talk is full of interesting facts and showcasing some beautiful images of how they look today.

Phil is a professional gardener based in Bournemouth. He volunteers at the Russell-Cotes Museum and for the Natioanl Gardens Scheme