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Iford Manor Gardens British architect, garden designer and collector, Harold Peto lived at Iford Manor in Wiltshire from 1899 to 1933 and designed what would become his best-known gardens, now Grade I listed, punctuated with beautifully framed architectural gems and antiquities. Current owner of Iford Manor Estate, William Cartwright-Hignett grew up in Iford, which his mother acquired in 1965, and his intimate guided garden tour is a real treat. Unlocking its design secrets, evolution and heritage, the exclusive walk-through will see you delving into the many layers of the gardens. The tour, which takes just over

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