The Old Rectory Garden

Gardening has become a great passion for Lord Barker. In 2021, together with his husband, he commissioned leading English garden designer Arne Maynard to reimagine the grounds of their home, The Old Rectory. Since then, the garden has continued to evolve in line with Arne’s original vision. The garden opens twice a year for the National Garden Scheme.

The Garden

In 2025, The Old Rectory Garden opened to the public for the first time as part of the National Garden Scheme, supporting charitable causes through garden visits.
For future opening dates and details please visit the National Garden Scheme website.

Head Gardener Sharnee Gates welcomes BBC Gardeners’ World to the Garden of the Old Rectory (skip to 46:10)

Garden is springing into life in Lord Gregory Barker's The Old Rectory Garden