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They
fell into a state of disrepair over the ensuing decades, and by
the mid 1990s the pavilions were in a sorry state.
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pavilions, circa 1836 |
Much
of the glazing was broken and plants were growing out of the top
of the walls of the pavilion domes.
A restoration
plan was put together and a Heritage Lottery Grant of £5.06m
to restore the gardens and the pavilion approved.
Work
began on the restoration of the pavilions in July 2001 and was completed
in November 2002, before they were formally opened to the public
in April 2003.
Entry
to the pavilions - which are open every day, 11am-5pm - and
the gardens is free of charge.
Take
a look at our special photo-gallery to see how these beautiful structures
were restored to their former glory...
(Botanical
Gardens photographs courtesy of Meg Jullien Photography).
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