The restoration of Chiswick House Gardens
拢12 million restoration unveiled.
, Minister for Tourism and Heritage, today attended the unveiling of the restored in London as his first Ministerial visit to a heritage site.
鈥淐hiswick House Gardens is an oasis of tranquillity right in the heart of bustling London,鈥� said Mr Penrose.聽鈥漈his partnership project has secured the future of this beautiful landscape, which will bring hours of pleasure to tourists and local residents alike.鈥�
Chiswick House Gardens
Chiswick House Gardens is a site of international importance both as the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement, and as the setting for one of the most beautiful houses in London. The regeneration of the gardens is a result of many years of campaigning, four years of fund-raising and two years of work on the site.
(manager of the House) and the (owner of the Gardens) established as an independent charity to drive forward an ambitious rescue plan for the Gardens and secure its future for the 21 century.
exists to make sure the best of the past is kept to enrich our lives today and in the future. It is one of this department鈥檚 .