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The Walled Garden at Auckland Castle: In conversation with Jane Ruffer, landscape architect Pip Morrison and Andy Nesbitt Head Curator of Parks, Gardens and Landscapes.

A unique opportunity to find out about the magnificent 17th century walled garden commissioned by Bishop Cosin. Discussion will include Bishop Trevor’s pioneering Pinery Vineries for growing pineapples and the present re-imagined gardens and new glass house. A private visit to the garden follows the talk.

Please be advised that our Walled Garden is not accessible to individuals with mobility impairments, however, the rest of our gardens are fully accessible.

During the “Parliamentary rebellion” Auckland Castle was “almost utterly destroyed [with gunpowder] by the ravenous sacrilege of Sir Arthur Haselrig.” Or at least that’s what we’re told by Bishop John Cosin, who returned to Auckland Castle when Haselrig was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1660. But Haselrig also tried to build a new house here which has been lost beneath the lawns, since Cosin tore it down over 350 years ago.

In June 2024, archaeologists from Durham University and The Auckland Project set out to find this missing piece of history – but what did they find? Join Archaeology Curator John Castling to find out.

Free ticket is valid only with Castle entry.