Further restoration work is being undertaken at Stackpole’s historic rose garden thanks to the support of Pembrokeshire National Trust Association.

Following a donation from the local supporter group, the ranger team at Stackpole have reintroduced roses and specimen trees - which were recorded at the site in the 1800s - to the ornamental garden.

PNTA chairman, Andrew Weaver, joined the rangers to plant a walnut tree as part of the project which also included a collection of old rose varieties and specimen trees such as the gingko, tulip tree, strawberry tree, cork oak and Indian bean tree.

The focus is now on repairing the wall that surrounds the garden, another key historic feature, along with managing the paths around the informal arboretum.

Speaking about the restoration of the rose garden, Chris Oliver, Stackpole’s head ranger, said: “The mammoth task of re-establishing ornamental trees in the rose garden has been a culmination of five years of work.

“Pembrokeshire National Trust Association’s kind donation and support has made this work possible; from the purchasing of the plants to being able to complete the wall repairs.

“The reintroduction of specimen trees has transformed the area and is a real celebration of the rose garden’s history and story.

“We encourage visitors to come and explore this special place for themselves, the garden’s easily accessible from Lodge Park Woods car park.”

PNTA’s Andrew Weaver added: “We are delighted that money raised through our walks, talks and trips can help to support such local National Trust projects.

“It is a pleasure to see this long-term restoration progressing; the Stackpole Estate already has much to offer, but the rose garden adds an extra dimension.

“We look forward to seeing how the plantings mature over many years.”

For more information about Stackpole and Pembrokeshire National Trust Association, please visit nationaltrust.org.uk/stackpole and pembsnta.org.uk.