Renovation of the Rockery and Creation of the Rockery Walk
Decades ago you could walk along both sides of the stream on paved walks. This area was called “The Rockery” because of all the large landscaping rocks that had been placed along the stream to enhance the beauty of the area. There were also bridges crossing the stream. Now there is no access to the area south of the stream and the whole area is overgrown and unused. However, there is a network of informal paths underneath the trees from near the main entrance all the way to the Magnesia Well Cafe.
This entire area could be transformed. The Rockery could be renovated and a walk added to provide the visitor with new vistas of the gardens and the stream. It would provide a woodland area within Valley Gardens with unpaved paths, shade, and an entirely different feeling from the more developed areas.
Below is a photo of the Rockery in 1972 and an early postcard showing a path and bridge.
The following photos show the current state of the south side of the stream.
