The Temple of Venus, Garendon Park, Ashby Road, Loughborough - Charnwood

Temple designed by Ambrose Phillipps, 1730s. Located in open parkland, one kilometre south/south west of the site of Garendon Hall. Aligned on the Triumphal Arch to the west along an avenue of alternating deciduous and coniferous trees. Temple not used, but in fair condition although not regularly maintained. The outline application for a Sustainable Urban Extension was approved in 2015, subject to a Section 106 Agreement requiring repair and restoration of the park and its buildings. A reserved matters planning application was submitted in 2020 that includes the restoration of the park.