Life in the UK test practice question · Society and culture
Which 18th-century gardener designed the parks around country houses such as Chatsworth and Blenheim Palace?
Answer options
- John Wood the Younger
- Sir Christopher Wren
- Inigo Jones
- Lancelot "Capability" BrownCorrect
Answer: Lancelot "Capability" Brown
Capability Brown made gardens look like natural countryside, with lakes, open grass and groups of trees. He was Master Gardener at Hampton Court for George III from 1764.
Checked 8 November 2026