Our beautiful Adam bridge, a Grade II* listed structure, is a historically significant piece of eighteenth-century architecture and design, commissioned especially for our landscape by Lancelot Capability Brown and constructed in the 1770s. But the bridge is more than that.

For nearly 130,000 people last year it was the gateway to art, nature, and creativity; a meeting point; an observation platform for amazing wildlife; the first moments of marriage; a light trail; and a key part of what makes Compton Verneys landscape so special. This iconic landmark now requires specialist work to safeguard its future.

With around 13 million steps being taken across it each year, this special landmark now requires some much-needed work to ensure it is preserved for people to continue enjoying. Over the years its balusters have cracked and loosened, frost has damaged the structure, ashlar needs repairing and one of the stone spheres needs extensive repairs.

The work will cost around £30,000.

We remain committed to offering world-class art, nature and creativity whilst preserving our historic site and collections, but we need the support of others to achieve this. Your donation will go a long way towards us meeting our goal, and your support is appreciated more than ever as we continue to work through the challenging economic climate.

We hope to start this work in the spring and have it completed for our busy summer season.