Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust
Saturday, 10th January 2026 at 2.30 pm
Aylesbury Methodist Church and Centre, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury HP20 2NQ
Entrance lodges emerged as a distinct building type in the early eighteenth century and are characterised by their size, location, subservience to their parent house, functional role, and often disproportionate architectural quality. Despite their prevalence, charm and visible location, they are often bypassed in the rush to get to the main house (or of course the garden), but they deserve a closer look.
Dr Victoria Thomson’s talk explores the history and characteristics of the entrance lodge, with a particular focus on those in Buckinghamshire.