Provides an insight into the history and development of gardens and gardening in the UK, an important facet of our social history. Houses fine display of garden tools and garden related artefacts and curiosities, as well as intriguing collection of garden related ephemera. Reproduction 17thC knot garden filled with plants of that period sits alongside the tombs of 17thC plant hunters, the John Tradescants, father and son, and Captain Bligh of the "Bounty". Special exhibitions, events, lectures and family "activities held throughout the year. "