Tree Cathedrals in the UK

None of these are proper "living buildings" in my view, however given the name and the aspirations of this blog I feel they should be covered.

These first two are trees planted in the shape of a cathedral.

Milton Keynes Tree Cathedral
In a park near central Milton Keynes this "cathedral of trees" was designed and constructed by landscape architect Neil Higson in 1986. The layout of the "building" is based on Norwich Cathedral was shaped in earth before being planted with hornbeam, pines, limes, willow, horse chestnut, and oak.

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Edmond Blythe designed and made the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral in 1930 to foster ‘Faith, hope and reconciliation’ after World War I. It occupies 9.5 acres and is inspired by Liverpool Cathedral. It consists of a large variety of species of trees and shrubs, each chosen for a particular component of the building.

And to me more interestingly (as it has more building-like qualities) The Ormiston Yew

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Also described by some as a Tree Cathedral - however the way this has developed is totally naturally. The tree is an example of a "layered yew" where the lower drooping branches have rooted where they meet the ground creating a bounded space.