A new teaching shelter has been installed at RHS Wisley.

The structure, which is located in the fruit orchard, has been named “Pippin Lodge” following a children's competition.

It will be used by groups of up to 30 schoolchildren visiting the gardens on educational trips.

The building, which is 16 feet in diameter, comprises a green oak structure of roof trusses, larch wall panels and a double height western red cedar roof.

It was designed, built and installed by Norbury Park Wood Poducts (NPWP), which is managed by Surrey Wildlife Trust.

A spokesman from NPWP said: “This was an extremely challenging project, the unique design required a considerable amount of detailed planning and technical innovation.

“We are very proud of the outcome."


Photograph by Mike Easton.