For a goodly number of years they have suggested that we would enjoy a visit here, so being in the area (Masham is only six and a half miles from Bedale, where Thorp Perrow is situated) so we decided to visit the Arboretum on Tuesday.
Although the weather was pretty wet, we had a most enjoyable time there. If, like me, you are under the impression that an arboretum is just a collection of trees, you will be decidedly surprised if you visit Thorp Perrow. Let me list you some of the attractions.....
100 acres of beautiful woodland walks, one of the finest collections of trees in the North of England, daily displays at the Birds of Prey Centre, Meerkat Island, Wallaby Wood, hosts of golden daffodils, bluebells and lots of other flowers too.
Thorp Perrow is considered to be one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the United Kingdom. The Arboretum was created by Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner (1895–1977).He began the Arboretum in 1931 and in July 2006 the gardens celebrated their 75th anniversary by planting the 1,750th tree.
As well as the gardens founded by Leonard Ropner, Thorp Perrow also includes Milbank Pinetum planted by Lady Augusta Milbank in the nineteenth century and the 16th century Spring Wood.
Thorp Perrow is home to five National Plant Collections; Tilia (Lime), Fraxinus (Ash), Cotinus (Smoke Bush), Laburnum and Juglans (Walnut).
Thorp Perrow also boasts 66 Champion trees in its collection.
So lets have a look at some of the vistas..........
Wallaby
Meerkat
Falcon
If you are in the area of Bedale, do take time to visit Thorp Perrrow Arboretum!
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