Have you spotted the new 17th century-style parterre at Dyrham Park yet? The striking design creates a grand welcome to the house and is based on a parterre seen in a historic drawing of the site made over 300 years ago. Four-tonne custom steel frames were craned into place to create the acanthus leaf shapes. These were then filled with carefully cut turf, decorative stones, shells, planting and paving. Hundreds of bedding plants have been added for a seasonal display, starting with colourful sp