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25 June 2026
Sarah Dickinson
Surrey Heath Adopts New Local Heritage List

Surrey Heath adopts new local heritage list. Many sites recommended by Surrey Gardens Trust were accepted for local listing.

Surrey Heath Adopts New Local Heritage List
22 January 2026
Sarah Dickinson
Apply Now for SGT's Schools Awards

We believe that helping children to learn about the natural world by caring for a garden in their school grounds is a vital first step in them valuing the land around them in future life.

Apply Now for SGT's Schools Awards
23 October 2025
Sarah Dickinson
Winter Lecture Programme for 2026 Announced

Announcing our exciting programme of winter talks covering the history of cottage gardens, features of a good garden and the story of the rose. In-person and online tickets available now.

Winter Lecture Programme for 2026 Announced
20 May 2025
Sarah Dickinson
Painshill Park 'Under Threat'

Painshill Park ‘under threat' from the proposed change to the Gardens Trust’s statutory consultee status 

Painshill Park 'Under Threat'
15 January 2025
Sarah Dickinson
Recipients of the Schools Special Creative ...

Three Surrey Heath schools are recipients of the Trust’s Special Creative Grant courtesy of The Arts Society Camberley.

Recipients of the Schools Special Creative Grants and launch of 2025 Awards
Sarah Dickinson
20 July 2020

Threats to Historic Parks and Gardens

Sarah Dickinson
20 July 2020
Threats to Historic Parks and Gardens

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many historic parks and gardens are unable to raise essential income through admission, visitor facilities and events. We wanted to share three opportunities for our members to potentially engage with those working hard to keep these valuable historic green spaces open and available.

Sarah Dickinson
3 June 2020

Lutyens and Jekyll: Architecture and the Garden Landscape

Sarah Dickinson
3 June 2020

I am delighted to be taking part in this Lutyens Trust America webinar along side the leading Gertrude Jekyll expert, Judith Tankard, to help promote our Gertrude Jekyll digitisation project. 

If you would like to join the event live on Thursday 4 June at 5 pm go to the Lutyens Trust America website to register as an attendee.

Many thanks, 

Sarah Dickinson

Sarah Dickinson
24 April 2020

Spring 2020 Newsletter Just Published

Sarah Dickinson
24 April 2020
Spring 2020 Newsletter Just Published

Please enjoy reading our latest newsletter which includes a link for a virtual tour of Dunsborough Park and many other informative articles.

Sarah Dickinson
9 April 2020

In sorrow we announce the death of Mary Caröe (1938-2020)

Sarah Dickinson
9 April 2020
In sorrow we announce the death of Mary Caröe (1938-2020)

Mary Caröe will be greatly missed and remembered with incredible fondness. She had been with the Trust since its inception.

Sarah Dickinson
6 April 2020

New Date for Kiftsgate Lecture: 17 October 2020

Sarah Dickinson
6 April 2020
New Date for Kiftsgate Lecture: 17 October 2020

Kiftsgate Lecture Rescheduled for Saturday, 17 October 2020 at 2.30pm. Delighted that Vanessa Berridge will be joining us. Confirmed bookings from March carried forward. Spaces still available as well.

Sarah Dickinson
21 March 2020

Jellicoe Study Day Rescheduled for 21 October

Sarah Dickinson
21 March 2020
Jellicoe Study Day Rescheduled for 21 October

Jellicoe Study Day rescheduled for Wednesday, 21 October. Same speakers, venue and format as previously planned. We do hope you will join us for this exciting and informative day.

Sarah Dickinson
14 March 2020

KIFTSGATE LECTURE AND JELLICOE STUDY DAY POSTPONED

Sarah Dickinson
14 March 2020
KIFTSGATE LECTURE AND JELLICOE STUDY DAY POSTPONED

Jellicoe Study Day scheduled for Thursday, 19 March has been postponed due to coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and recent government advice. We will endeavour to reschedule the event for Autumn 2020.

Sarah Dickinson
7 March 2020

Evening of Tulips at Dunsborough Park

Sarah Dickinson
7 March 2020
Evening of Tulips at Dunsborough Park

Please join us for a delightful evening event at Dunsborough Park enjoying the beautiful display of tulips. Opportunity to meet fellow SGT members and find out what the Trust has planned for the year.

Sarah Dickinson
17 January 2020

Study Day on Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe

Sarah Dickinson
17 January 2020
Study Day on Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe

Join us as we explore Geoffrey Jellicoe’s pivotal role in post-modernist landscape design and town planning. Our study day will be held at RHS Wisley on Thursday, 19 March.

Sarah Dickinson
18 December 2019

Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year

Sarah Dickinson
18 December 2019
Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year

Our final newsletter of 2019 is available via the News page of the website. Our AGM and Christmas party was held last Saturday, allowing members to enjoy each other’s company, reflect on the year past and look forward to 2020. Happy Holidays from all of us.

Sarah Dickinson
9 October 2019

Exciting Programme of Speakers for Winter Lectures 2020 and New Venue

Sarah Dickinson
9 October 2019
Exciting Programme of Speakers for Winter Lectures 2020 and New Venue

Our Winter Lecture programme includes author Naoko Abe, garden historian Dr Katie Campbell and author Vanessa Berridge. Our winter lectures are also moving to Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Booking forms available in the Events section.

Sarah Dickinson
1 August 2019

Autumn Evening Lecture on The Deepdene Trail Just Announced

Sarah Dickinson
1 August 2019
Autumn Evening Lecture on The Deepdene Trail Just Announced

The Trust welcomes local author, Alexander Bagnall, as he shares his extensive knowledge of the Deepdene Estate including its famous owners, the Hope Family, and the unearthing of the Deepdene Trail by the local community. Join us for a glass of wine and a truly inspirational heritage success story.

Sarah Dickinson
16 July 2019

Nine Schools Awarded Grants for Wide Variety of Garden Projects

Sarah Dickinson
16 July 2019
Nine Schools Awarded Grants for Wide Variety of Garden Projects

Lingfield Primary School was one of nine schools awarded School Grants towards improvement to school grounds and gardening projects. The Schools Committee awarded a total of £2,500 to nine schools having received a record 32 applications.

Sarah Dickinson
7 April 2019

Record Number of Applications for Schools Awards Scheme

Sarah Dickinson
7 April 2019
Record Number of Applications for Schools Awards Scheme

32 applications received this year for our annual Schools Award.

Sarah Dickinson
11 March 2019

Final Winter Lecture on 13th April

Sarah Dickinson
11 March 2019
Final Winter Lecture on 13th April

Join us for Head Gardener, Russell Dixon’s talk on Great Fosters: The Alchemy of Gardening at The Leatherhead Institute.

Sarah Dickinson
26 February 2019

Winter Lecture Series Continues

Sarah Dickinson
26 February 2019
Winter Lecture Series Continues

Join us for our next Winter Lecture where David Standing will talk about unearthing Gilbert White’s lost 18th century garden at Selborne.

Sarah Dickinson
28 January 2019

First Winter Lecture

Sarah Dickinson
28 January 2019
First Winter Lecture

Joseph Whelan, Head Gardener at Nymans, will be speaking at our first Winter Lecture on Saturday, 23 February. He will talk about the challenges of historic garden management.

Sarah Dickinson
1 November 2018

Annual General Meeting followed by Lecture and Christmas Lunch

Sarah Dickinson
1 November 2018
Annual General Meeting followed by Lecture and Christmas Lunch

We hope you will join us for our AGM on Saturday 8 December. Details will be posted shortly.

Sarah Dickinson
29 September 2018

Evening Autumn Lecture with Richard Bisgrove, Wednesday 3 October, 7.00p.m. for 7.30p.m.

Sarah Dickinson
29 September 2018
Evening Autumn Lecture with Richard Bisgrove, Wednesday 3 October, 7.00p.m. for 7.30p.m.

Last Call for our Evening Lecture with Richard Bisgrove, Wednesday 3 October, 7 - 7.30 p.m. in Godalming

Sarah Dickinson
24 September 2018

Jekyll Project Funding Total Achieved

Sarah Dickinson
24 September 2018
Jekyll Project Funding Total Achieved

Our Jekyll Project Fund raising event in July was a huge success. Thanks again to all our helpers and supporters.

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