Bawdsey Manor, Bawdsey - East Suffolk

Elaborate gardens laid out between 1885 and 1909 for Sir Cuthbert and Lady Quilter on advice from Alfred Parsons. The site contains numerous garden features built by James Pulham and Son in the 1890s, including an extensive artificial cliff garden complete with seats and alcoves. Gardens, parkland and woodland require strategic management, with conservation of the Pulhamite features a priority in light of active coastal erosion. The landowners have focused resources on operation of the outdoor education centre, slowing down progress with restoration of garden and landscape features.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Bawdsey Manor

Heritage Category:

Registered Park and Garden grade II

List Entry Number:

1001465

Local Planning Authority:

East Suffolk

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden

Location

County:

Suffolk

District / Borough:

East Suffolk

Parish:

Bawdsey

Parliamentary Constituency:

Suffolk Coastal

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Park and garden

Condition:

Generally satisfactory but with significant localised problems

Vulnerability:

High

Trend:

Declining

Ownership:

Mixed, multiple owners

Designation:

Registered Park and Garden grade II, 9 LBs