HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS

The Heritage Volunteers are presently involved in the project to restore the walled garden at Luton Hoo, one of Bedfordshire’s most important historic parks.

We have concentrated on researching the history of the walled garden from its construction in the eighteenth century to its splendour in the Edwardian period. We are currently researching its fortunes during the twentieth century.

Working in small groups our volunteers have recorded the development of the walls and their associated buildings. We are researching the planting through the last two centuries as well as collecting the oral histories of many who have worked in the gardens or on the wider estate.

The garden is open to interested groups by request and on a couple of occasions each year it is open to the general public. At these events some of our volunteers act as tour guides.

We are always happy to welcome new volunteers.