We will enjoy a rich, varied and relaxing day taking photos in the Thornbridge Estate, which is situated in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. The gardens are described as “quirky and quintessentially English”. They were designed in the late 1800’s “to create a vision of 1000 shades of green which the owner wanted to see from his bedroom window”. The Estate includes the Italian Garden, a 30m Herbaceous Border, a Water Garden, a Koi Lake and terraced lawns overlooking the Derbyshire countryside. You will come across three temples, two grottos and numerous statues and urns. More recent developments include the Kitchen Garden, Scented Terrace, Long Border, Modern Knot Garden, Cascade Garden, the Greenhouse and the Orangery.
You will be free to wander around the garden. You will be given maps showing what is where in the estate, along with times and places to meet for review and refreshment. Please avoid working in groups, especially with tripods, as this might disrupt the wanderings of other visitors. There are opportunities to photograph everything from garden ‘scapes to macro shots. You may find polarising and neutral density filters useful and a reflector if there is bright sunshine.
