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12 Keepers Wood

A north facing, ¼ acre garden situated at the edge of the city, wedged between tall trees and open agricultural land was redesigned in 2017 to showcase its unique position. The result is a garden of different moods: Annabelle hydrangeas, a fern-packed woodland area, and a 90ft Piet Oudolf inspired prairie border, complemented by a majestic oak, a willow tipi, a pond, and a cut flower border.

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12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
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12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
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12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood
12 Keepers Wood

About 12 Keepers Wood

This delightful North facing triangular garden sits between tall trees to the East and open agricultural land offering views towards the ancient forests of Kingley Vale to the West. The garden was redesigned in 2017 to showcase its position between the wooded residential area at the Northern outskirts of the city and the open wildlife corridor locally known as the Daffodil field or Lavant Gap. Deer are frequent and welcome garden visitors despite their at times insatiable appetite for fresh shoots and newly emerging flowers.
It is a garden of different moods. Upon arrival and anchored in the vernacular of suburbia, a sea of Annabelle hydrangeas greets the visitor in front of the cottage-style house. After passing the garden gate the mood changes: a majestic oak, a Buddha in need of a haircut, a 90ft long Piet Oudolf inspired prairie border providing the transition to the open field, a willow tipi for the grandchildren, a newt-teaming pond, and a fern-packed woodland border linking the garden to the tall trees in the East invite you for a wander. And if you are lucky the deer will have left some flowers in the cur flower garden for you to enjoy.

12 Keepers Wood features

Location details

12 Keepers Wood,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 5XU

Directions to 12 Keepers Wood
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12 Keepers Wood openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 July to July for groups of between 5 and 15.

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: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 12 Keepers Wood at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 12 Keepers Wood does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

12 Keepers Wood is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.