Today we travel North to Lowther Castle, an exciting new project designed by Dan Pearson. We are honoured to be joined here by Head Gardener Martin Ogle who will spend the morning unveiling the story of the rejuvenated and reinterpreted historic gardens, the ruined castle remains and the wider landscape. Here you will discover the Courtyard dominated by clipped hornbeam sentinels, their sculptured shape reflecting the castle architecture; the Parterre planted with bold combinations of herbaceous perennials, woolly grasses and clipped yews; the Garden-in-the-Ruins, a fine example of naturalistic planting with a collection of botanical rarities; a new Orchard and, further afield, The Rose Garden, inspired by Sleeping Beauty. The impressive 17th-century ‘prospect’ terrace, one kilometre in length, offers an unparalleled view across parkland and the River Lowther towards the Northern Lake District. After lunch together at Lowther we travel the short distance to Chapelside, a charming one-acre garden wrapped around the small 18th-century farmhouse. The dramatic fell-side setting contrasts with intimate skilful planting surrounding the dwelling.