8 acre garden with a series of immaculately tended garden ‘rooms’. Herbaceous borders, arboretum, secret garden, roses, vegetables, pool, bog gardens and woodland, with an explosion of rare and interesting plants, beautifully combined for colour and texture. Stunning views, and once home to John Betjeman (memorial window by John Piper in church). Specialist plants and home-made preserves for sale. Opens Wednesday 24th June.
An approx 10 acre, exceptionally fine traditional English garden. Rose garden, herbaceous garden, pond garden, herb garden, fruit, vegetable and cutting garden, and glasshouses. Many specimen trees and fine shrubs, an orchard, and terraces. Garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Limited WC facilities. Opens Wednesday 24th June.
A 2 acre country garden planted for year-round interest with a variety of different colour themed borders each featuring a wide range of hardy perennials, bulbs, shrubs and ornamental grasses. Also inc a wildlife pond, rose terrace, olive garden, areas of long grass and beautiful mature trees, all set against the backdrop of a 1930s house. This year there will be one open day (31 May) and a series of Talk & Walk events on a variety of topics; The Beauty of the Wild (25 Jun), The Joy of Spring Bulbs (17 Mar), Grasses and the Autumn Garden (3 Nov). Events start promptly with an illustrated slideshow talk and home-made teas followed by time to explore the garden. Opens Thursday 25th June, pre-booking essential.
An inspirational secret garden tucked behind a pretty red brick Victorian cottage. Inviting paths weave around a curving island bed, leading to long borders packed with interesting plants reflecting the passion of its owner. Features inc rose and clematis covered arches, pots filled with tropical gems, figs, hostas, and ferns. Towering palms, acers, and magnolia trees offer shelter and seclusion. Opens Sunday 28th June.