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A grassy area featuring distinct white leaf printed stones, creating a striking contrast against the green landscape.

Lime Leaf Stepping Stones

Lime Leaf Stepping Stones by Louis Francis (2021)

Great Linford Manor Park is home to a great old Lime tree, fondly known as the Linford Lime, which is between 300-500 years old. Some people think that the name 'Linford' came from where there was a river crossing (ford) between lime trees (also known as Linden trees), but there are other suggested origins for the name 'Linford'. You can find out more on the Great Linford History website.

Lime trees are characterised by their heart-shaped leaves and these stepping stones are a wonderful depiction, carved by local stonemason Louis Francis. They lead visitors from the footpath towards the Lime tree. 

The Lime Leaves can be found at What3Words location bleak.brushing.gratitude.

The Linford Lime tree can be found at What3Words location blown.machine.chugging.

Click here to watch a short video about the Linford Lime tree.

Linford Lime Tree

Watch this video to find out more about the history behind the ancient Lime tree in Great Linford Manor Park.

Great Linford Public Art

Discover the public art in the historic Great Linford Manor Park in Milton Keynes.

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Shell fossil in stone sculpture

The Fossils

The Fossils (2021) 3 fossils carved into 3 freshly-hewn boulders by Louis Francis
A grassy area featuring distinct white leaf printed stones, creating a striking contrast against the green landscape.

Lime Leaf Stepping Stones

Lime Leaf Stepping Stones (2021) Stone stepping stones shaped like lime leaves, carved by Louis Francis.
This image shows several large, rust-colored metal horseshoes standing upright on a grassy field. The horseshoes are partially buried in the ground and vary in size. The background is filled with dense green trees and foliage.

The Horseshoes

The Horseshoe (2021) Metal sculptures by Arcangel, celebrating canal heritage.
The image shows wooden carved seed pods arranged against a backdrop of grass and a tree. The seed pods vary in size and have intricate details, rough surface pairs with the natural outdoor setting of the tree and grass. The earthy tones of the wood blend harmoniously with the green surroundings.

The Seed Pods

The Seedpods (2021) Redwood sculptures by Ian Freemantle nestled in the parks wildflower meadow
A wooden sculpture of a snake is placed on a grassy area, surrounded by dense, green foliage in the background.

The Snake

The Snake (2021) Redwood sculptures by Ian Freemantle at Great Linford Manor Park.
This image shows a silver metal sculpture in the shape of a large, intricate leaf. The leaf is standing upright on a patch of grass, with lush green bushes and trees in the background.

The Lime Leaf Chair

The Lime Leaf Chair (2021) Sculpture by Arcangel, inspired by Linford Lime trees.
lifelike wooden sheep sculptures are positioned among green grass and trees in an outdoor park setting.

The Sheep

The Sheep (2021) Lifelike wooden sheep carved by Luke Chapman.
Stone building and ornamental lakes at Great Linford Manor Park.
Great Linford Manor Park

This scenic park also boasts an Alphabet Trail, ornamental ponds, a play area and historic features which have been restored thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Visit the Great Linford Manor Park webpage for more details on how to get to the park, free car parks, facilities and accessibility.

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