Join a tour of a garden designed for pleasure, as we relive its party heyday.

Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party.  Presenter James Grasby uncovers the best spots, the shenanigans they elicited, and the most incredible views reminiscent of scenes from hit Netflix drama, Bridgerton.

Production
Host: James Grasby
Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

Discover more
Find out more about Claremont Landscape Garden and download a map to follow the route taken by James and Curator Rebecca Wallis: nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden

Discover National Trust places used for Film and TV: nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/film-tv

With thanks to Author David Coke and Hannah Greig, Professor of History at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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