The historic grounds at Compton Verney are registered as a Grade II* listed parkland. Most of what you see in the grounds is the result of a long-term project to restore many of the features which Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown (1716 – 1783) created after 1768. Brown was commissioned by John Verney, 14th Baron Willoughby de Broke (1738 – 1816) to redesign the landscape at Compton Verney. Brown’s resulting landscape typified his minimalist approach to parkland, with its sweeping vistas, viewpoints and imaginative use of water.*
*Info from the Compton Verney Grounds leaflet.
A lovely set altogether, especially the house.
I have to admit that last pic is my favorite too
Capability weaved his magic didn’t he!
He certainly did
So peaceful looking and inviting.
It is a lovely place and I intend to go back some time.
Strange, I don’t think i’m familiar or rather noticed that grounds got graded listing. Lovely composition in the last photo.
Thank you