Wilton House

About the garden

The gardens at Wilton House have changed over successive generations, reflecting the different fashionable tastes of each Earl and Countess of Pembroke. Situated in an idyllic setting, the grounds are bordered by the rivers Wylye and Nadder. They offer a mix of open parkland, small formal gardens and splendid herbaceous borders, coupled with a wealth of architectural features ranging from the early Renaissance to mid-18th century. The addition of the Millennium Water Feature forms a particularly pleasing contrast with the adjacent 18th century Palladian Bridge.

The garden features a Corinthian Triumphal Arch, a formal central layout, a circular fountain pool, the East Garden, a Water Garden, a rose garden and a laburnum arch. Beyond is the Egyptian granite column, topped with a version of Gianbologna’s Venus. Other highlights include the Victorian boathouse and the arboretum, or Woodland Garden. Nearby is the Miz Maze, built of Indian granite by the present Earl in commemoration of his father.