News published 20 November 2024

Opportunity for Gardens

Guinness World Records is conducting some research into record-shattering glasshouses and greenhouses and is particularly interested in trying to identify which is the “oldest surviving glasshouse/greenhouse in a botanic garden”. There will need to be sufficient evidence to support the claim of when the structure was constructed, and ideally further details such as who built it and any major repairs over the years.

If anyone knows of any strong contenders for this title – or indeed thinks they know of a greenhouse/glasshouse that could be superlative in a different way – please feel free to contact GWR’s Managing Editor, Adam Millward with details.