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Registered Park or Garden

Introduction

A registered park or garden is a designed landscape recognised for its historic and cultural importance. The register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England was established in 1984 and now includes over 1,700 sites. These landscapes range from private estates to public parks and cemeteries and are documented on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE).

Published: 5 December 2025

This quick guide is an introduction to Registered Parks and Gardens and addresses some common barriers and best practices to retrofitting.

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