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Historic garden adapts as hosepipe ban takes effect

Historic garden adapts as hosepipe ban takes effect
BBC England Wednesday 19 August 2026, 05:07 UTC 1 min read
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Changes at Kingston Lacy are intended to cut water use and respond to climate change.

Changes at Kingston Lacy are intended to cut water use and respond to climate change.
Kingston Lacy (ORG)
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