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Beswick's Walk

Beswick’s Walk is undoubtedly one of the Gardens most stunning experiences particularly throughout the autumn when the leaves of the majestic lime trees turn a bright golden-yellow and eventually graciously fall creating a golden carpet. During mid-summer when the lime trees are in full flower, their scent hangs heavily in the warm air attracting myriads of bees. This avenue of lime or linden trees (Tilia europaea) was established in 1917 and named for Henry Joseph Beswick, a former Chairman of the Christchurch Domains Board and Mayor of Christchurch in 1896.