Have you ever looked out across the River Thames to the magnificent gardens of Syon Park? Right here, this sprawling estate has been the home of the Duke of Northumberland for over 400 years and is known to be one of the finest examples of a neoclassical house and gardens in England. It was originally built in 1547, replacing Syon Abbey, a Bridgettine abbey founded in 1415. The abbey was dissolved in 1539 but foundations of the abbey were discovered in 2003. The house, with its impressive state apartments designed by Robert Adam, is filled with treasures from the Percy family’s art collection. The gardens, which were redesigned by Capability Brown in the 18th century, offer a peaceful haven of trees and plants. Look closely at the lake in the middle of the gardens, and you may spot some terrapins. You might also want to see the Great Conservatory, built in 1826, which was the first large-scale conservatory to be built from cast iron. From its Tudor beginnings to the present day, Syon Park continues to fascinate.
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