Cherkley Court & Gardens

Cherkley Court, home of the 1st Lord Beaverbrook between 1910-1964, is set in 400 acres of park and woodlands, and has been extensively renovated by the Beaverbrook Foundation.

After three challenging years, the Beaverbrook Foundation, owner of Cherkley Court & Gardens, has reluctantly decided that the gardens will not be open to the public in 2010.

The decision follows two consecutive wet summers and the general economic conditions. The Beaverbrook Foundation, which is a registered charity, has supported Cherkley Court with the view that the business would become self-supporting, but this no longer looks possible. All events and weddings booked next year in the house will be hosted as planned.