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1 Union Road

A south facing town garden with views of the Solent and plenty of sea air. Planting is tropical and takes full advantage of the many hours of sunshine. A combination of unusual plants from drier and arid environments with lush planting in the zones towards the bottom of the garden. Specimen trees and a beautiful walled garden area. A pond featuring wildlife and Mediterranean planting. The working area of the garden features grapevines and olive, apple, fig, citrus and walnut trees.

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1 Union Road
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About 1 Union Road

A south facing town garden with views of the Solent and plenty of sea air. Planting is tropical and takes full advantage of the many hours of sunshine. A combination of unusual plants from drier and arid environments with lush planting in the zones towards the bottom of the garden. Specimen trees and a beautiful walled garden area. A pond featuring wildlife and Mediterranean planting. The working area of the garden features grapevines and olive, apple, fig, citrus and walnut trees.

1 Union Road features

Location details

1 Union Road,
Cowes,
Isle of Wight,
PO31 7TW

Directions to 1 Union Road
Take the Cowes Rd (A3020) as far as Northwood T-lights (by the car garage). Bear L & follow signs for Northwood House. Parking at Northwood House, PO31 8AZ, then 3 min walk.

1 Union Road openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments & plants in aid of Northwood House Charitable Trust & Friends of Northwood Church.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 25 September for groups of between 5 and 50.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • No wheelchair access due to steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 1 Union Road. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 1 Union Road. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 1 Union Road, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, 1 Union Road does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

1 Union Road is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.