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38 The Clump

A plantsman's garden containing unusual trees and shrubs on the edge of a wood. The shrubs and trees in the middle garden surround a pond and create an air of relaxing tranquillity. The rear garden is the setting for modern sculptures. There is also a collection of cacti.

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38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump
38 The Clump

About 38 The Clump

The layout of the garden began emerging about 25 years ago. The original orchard had been removed and several mature trees lost. The aim was to develop a more enclosed sylvan setting to create a feeling of privacy and tranquillity. The landscape suggested that it be divided into sections separated by bushes, hedges and trees, and enlivened by shade tolerant plants and bulbs. Only the front garden and a small part of the rear garden receive a significant amount of sunshine. The stony soil is slightly acidic despite the underlying chalk of the Chiltern Hills which surfaces in other gardens nearby.

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Location details

38 The Clump,
Rickmansworth,
Hertfordshire,
WD3 4BQ

Directions to 38 The Clump
From M25 J18, drive towards Rickmansworth for about 350yds. Turn R into The Clump. No. 38 is about 350yds on the R.

38 The Clump openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 20.

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

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • The various levels and slopes of the garden make it unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 38 The Clump 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, 38 The Clump does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

38 The Clump is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.