the botanical sanctuary of a medieval mansion: the serene + stately petworth gardens

the verdant and vividly green gardens at the 17th-century petworth house in england is an intimate, aromatic, and abundant oasis amidst the site’s medieval grounds. surrounded by a historic mansion, a series of distinct garden suites has each been cultivated with its own quality and characteristics. 

the verdant and vividly green gardens at the 17th-century petworth house
all images © brotherton-lock

brotherton-lock — the collaborative UK-based photography practice of tim brotherton and katie lock — takes a private look inside the gardens. images of petworth garden capture the bountiful blooms, botanical species, and splendidly sprawling landscape, putting the flora in focus. within a cloister garden, wisteria delicately drapes from two monumental pergolas and perennials line the shaded line. nearby in a gravel garden, lavender, rosemary and cistus blooms add a significant aroma to the serene and stately setting. 

a series of distinct garden suites has each been cultivated with its own quality and characteristics

brotherton-lock takes a private look inside the gardens

a peek of the south downs in the distance through a window cut in an existing box and yew hedge

lavender, rosemary and cistus blooms add a significant aroma to the serene and stately setting

the images put the flora in focus 

seating found throughout the garden provides spaces for meditation and contemplation 

carefully manicured shrubbery creates dedicated garden areas