During 2010 the gardens at the rear of Alford Manor House are undergoing a major restoration and enhancement scheme.
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The garden project aims to create a journey through the history of the garden and will include access improvements to enable people of all ages to enjoy the whole site at Alford Manor House. There is also an exciting activity plan associated with this project including lectures and hands on activities. Please see our special events page for details.

Alford Manor House has been selected to take part in museumaker, a prestigious, national project involving 16 museums across the country.

Museumaker is an ambitious partnership between makers, museums, and visitors, and is supported by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, Renaissance in the Regions and Arts Council England.

Outstanding contemporary makers have been chosen to create exceptional new commissions for each partner museum in response to its site and heritage collections. A participatory project, involving the public, is an integral element in each programme.

By exploring the possibilities of creative interchanges between the historical and the contemporary, museumaker offers something special for existing museum visitors, as well as establishing ways to develop new audiences.
Susan Bradley is known for her three dimensional designs for interior and exterior settings, and has won international acclaim for her distinctive, graphic style and exterior wallpapers. Susan will create a gazebo inspired by Alford Manor’s ‘corn doll’ chandelier. She will also work with local college students to help them develop business ideas. The project was due to start in February 2010. However...

Museumaker 2 - Twist >> details about it's design
Due to circumstances beyond our control we are delaying the installation and launch of our new contemporary museumaker2 garden structure 'Twist' , designed by Susan Bradley, until Sunday 5th September 2010. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

It will be on permanent show in the museum garden.