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Garden Volunteers

Lowther Castle Volunteers

One of the major factors in Lowther Castle’s rehabilitation over the past decade has been the input of volunteers, particularly in the gardens. They have helped to recover the Rock Garden from weeds, clear the Countess Garden of spruce trees, plant hundreds of thousands of bulbs and shrubs.

By joining us at Lowther, you will have the opportunity to learn in-depth horticultural skills, meet new people, work alongside experts and become part of a successful family-run business. Annual events include a volunteers’ picnic and Christmas lunch. All volunteers sign a volunteer agreement and free uniform is also given.

All volunteers receive the following:

  • Free annual pass into the Castle & Gardens after 3 months’ volunteering
  • 50% discount into Castle & Garden entry for family (up to 5 members) if accompanied by volunteer.
  • 50% discount in the café (includes family up to 5 members when eating as a group with volunteer).
  • 10% discount off shop items (excluding alcohol).

For more information, please email info@lowthercastle.org

Lowther Castle Garden Placements

Lowther Castle Garden Placements are targeted at horticulturists or career-changers into the industry. To be offered a placement, you should be prepared to join the small Lowther gardening team for at least four full working days. This would enable you to gain some valuable insights into working in a developing garden that spans over 100 acres.

These placements offer an excellent opportunity to exchange skills, knowledge and enthusiasm for the profession, as well as build connections with other horticulturists.

Basic hostel-style accommodation may be available.

If you are interested, please reach out to info@lowthercastle.org, providing a couple of sentences on the following:

  • Tell us about yourself, including your current role.
  • What are your interests in horticulture?
  • What would you like to learn and gain from your experience at Lowther Castle & Gardens?
  • How long would you like to join the gardening team (minimum of 4 working days) and when?
    (Please keep in mind that if you are interested in staying with us, your arrival must be on Mondays between 1-4 pm.)