Larchill Arcadian Garden
This unusual farm garden is the only surviving "ornamental farm" in Europe and it was nearly lost forever after it fell into decay in the 1970s and 1980s. Luckily, it was restored in the late 1990s. Products of the Romantic Movement, these hybrid farms were popular in the 18th century, and Larchill is a marvelous example of the movement's art for art's sake ethos. All around the working farm are little things of beauty: a lake dotted with delightful Gothic follies; wooded nature trails; meadows stocked with emus and llamas; a walled garden with geese, and peacocks. There's even a resident ghost haunting a medieval tower. Kids will not be bored here, as there's an adventure trail with traditional games, a playground and sand pit, and guinea pigs and rabbits to pet. Snacks and ice cream are available in the tearoom.
This unusual farm garden is the only surviving "ornamental farm" in Europe and it was nearly lost forever after it fell into decay in the 1970s and 1980s. Luckily, it was restored in the late 1990s. Products of the Romantic Movement, these hybrid farms were popular in the 18th century, and Larchill is a marvelous example of the movement's art for art's sake ethos. All around the working farm are little things of beauty: a lake dotted with delightful Gothic follies; wooded nature trails; meadows stocked with emus and llamas; a walled garden with geese, and peacocks. There's even a resident ghost haunting a medieval tower. Kids will not be bored here, as there's an adventure trail with traditional games, a playground and sand pit, and guinea pigs and rabbits to pet. Snacks and ice cream are available in the tearoom.
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