The Savill Garden is an enclosed part of
Windsor Great Park in England, created by Sir Eric Savill in the 1930s. It is managed by the
Crown Estate and charges an entrance fee.
The garden includes woodland, ornamental areas and a pond. The attractions include the
New Zealand Garden, the Queen Elizabeth Temperate House and trees planted by members of the
Royal Family
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. In June 2010, a new contemporary
rose garden designed by
Andrew Wilson and Gavin McWilliam of Wilson McWilliam Studio was opened by
Queen Elizabeth II
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Eric Savill (1895–1980) was the grandson of
Alfred Savill
Alfred Savill (1829–1905) was the founder of Savills, one of the United Kingdom's largest estate agents.
Career
Born in Chigwell, Essex, Alfred Savill became a land agent, surveyor and auctioneer. the founder of a large firm of estate agents and was involved in managing Windsor Great Park from 1930 to 1970, being Director of Gardens from 1962 to 1970. He opened the Savill Garden to the public in 1951 and left it as a heritage to the nation.
In June 2006, a specially designed new
visitor centre, the
Savill Building by
Glenn Howells Architects
Glenn Paul Howells (born 15 July 1961) is a British architect and a director and founder of Glenn Howells Architects.
Early life
Howells was born in Stourbridge, England and educated in Plymouth.
Practice
His practice, Glenn Howells Archite ...
was opened. The timber for the floor and roof came from the Windsor Estate.
The Royal Landscape – Building Facts and Figures
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The Savill Garden and the nearby Valley Gardens are Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens
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References
External links
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Grade I listed parks and gardens in Surrey
Windsor Great Park
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