Arundel Castle shortlisted for top garden award
"We take great pride in creating something visitors of all ages can enjoy and be inspired by," he added. The castle's grounds features the world-renowned Tulip Festival in spring, and has specific areas including the English Herbaceous and Tropical borders, as well as a diverse collection of specimen trees.
Mr Duncan says the grounds also includes the Rose Garden, White Garden, Collector Earl's Garden, Organic Kitchen Garden, Wildflower Garden, the award-winning Water Gardens and the Stumpery Gardens. "It's a real honour to represent Sussex in this national award, and we'd be incredibly grateful to anyone who can spare a moment to cast a vote for us," Mr Duncan added.
The castle was built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, the Earl of Arundel.Nominations for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award close on 31 August.
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