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The Laskett Gardens

Llanwarne, Italy

The Laskett Gardens

The Laskett Gardens, near Much Birch, Herefordshire, England, were created by Sir Roy Strong and his wife, Julia, Lady Strong. The couple purchased and moved to the rural property in 1973 and, over the next thirty years, built the garden from scratch. In 2015 Strong announced that he would bequeath

the property to the Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society, also known as "Perennial". Perennial accepted the gift in 2021. In early 2026 it was reported that the Gardens would have to close for that year's season as well as suggesting the possibility that they may have to be sold, citing dwindling visitor numbers and lack of adequate visitor amenities. This was later confirmed in March of the same year when it was announced by Perennial that after discussion "the Board has unanimously decided that the only viable option is to explore a potential sale of The Laskett Garden". The property was then listed on the open market through a Hereford estate agent, John Goodwin. As of August 2026 the house and garden remain on the market.

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