Peter Aldington, OBE

Peter Aldington, OBE

It is with great sadness that Turn End Trust shares the news of the death of Peter Aldington on 15 April 2026.

Peter was a remarkable architect whose work reflected a lifelong commitment to the relationship between buildings and the landscapes that surround them. His legacy will live on in the buildings he so thoughtfully crafted and in the generations of architects his work has inspired.

The Trust will continue its work to promote and protect Peter's architecture and garden design, with Turn End at its heart. We ask that supporters and friends respect the family's wish for privacy at this time.

The House and Garden Open Day, scheduled for Sunday 24th May, has been cancelled.

We are hiring! (Consultancy now filled)

We are hiring! (Consultancy now filled)

Community Engagement Lead Consultancy

Can you help Turn End build new communities and audiences around architecture, horticulture, making and gardening?

We’re seeking an experienced educator, skilled in establishing and growing partnerships within educational settings and community groups. As a community engagement lead, you’ll have a track record in developing and leading new areas of engagement work. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, personable and organised who will work alongside Turn End’s Head Gardener and Estate Manager, the Trust’s Membership and Events Co-ordinator, and its Board of Trustees. Closes: Friday 18th July. Find out more here

Towards Turn End 2045 : Building the Future

Towards Turn End 2045 : Building the Future

Towards Turn End 2045 : Building the Future

We have embarked on an ambitious project called Towards Turn End 2045 : Building the Future. We are working with our friends, supporters and stakeholders to nurture new ideas and new partnerships to help Turn End grow and contribute to the community in more powerful and positive ways. Read more here and be sure we will create ways for you to share your thoughts and ideas.

A very fond farewell to Jackie Hunt, Gardener at Turn End

A very fond farewell to Jackie Hunt, Gardener at Turn End

We bid a very fond farewell to Jackie Hunt, Gardener at Turn End since 2010.  Jackie’s incredible knowledge and sheer hard work has shaped the gardens in a fresh and contemporary way whilst remaining true to the spirit of the original garden as designed by the Aldingtons. We are indebted to Jackie's unwavering support and invaluable assistance with the development of the Trust, working extensively with trustees allied partners, and external specialists to develop our public events programme, fundraise and work on future plans. Thank you, Jackie, for the myriad of wonderful things you achieved for Turn End.

Happy Birthday, Peter!

Happy Birthday, Peter!

Today, Peter Aldington is celebrating his 90th birthday, in the house and garden he designed and built with his wife, Margaret (to a great extent, with their own hands!) in the mid 1960s. Back then, Peter described himself as a young architect doing crazy things against all wisdom! Today, Peter’s architecture is renowned for the integration of architecture and landscape, and his work has bought him the great number of listed buildings of any living architect.

Have a wonderful day, Peter!

Turn End Illustration - Ronald Wilson

Illustration by Ronald Wilson