The Marchioness of Cholmondeley Rose Cholmondeley, Tania Compton and Todd Longstaffe-Gowan discuss the latest developments at Houghton Hall and Cholmondeley Castle, reflecting on recent changes to both historic landscapes and sharing plans for future initiatives, such as Tulips at Houghton, a major new spring event launching in April 2026.
Constructed in the 1720s for Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall is now the residence of the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, a direct descendant of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family. The Hall, surrounded by extensive parkland, is known for its iconic white fallow deer and features notable attractions including an award-winning Walled Garden
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens were originally laid out in the early 19th Century using architectural elements from the formal gardens of the Old Hall. Nestled within historic parkland, the 70 acres of beautiful gardens offer magnificent displays throughout the seasons and are filled with colour and botanical delights.
Todd Longstaffe-Gowan is a Trustee of both Cholmondeley Castle Gardens and Houghton Hall, and alongside the Marchioness of Cholmondeley Rose Cholmondeley will explore the thinking behind the planting, the challenges of working within historic garden settings, and how large-scale seasonal displays can offer fresh perspectives on established landscapes.
