88 West Street

A small, no water, cottage garden, with a circular path and beds packed full of colourful perennials, shrubs, grasses and roses. A variety of evergreen clematis grow along an old wall. A narrow shade garden and two small pot ponds. Stipa Gigantea, Prunus Amanogawa, Olive and Sorbus Joseph Rock, add height. Growing hops with the Deal Hop Farm. Finalist in the Gardeners' World Magazine - Garden of the Year 2023.

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Lyn & Peter Buller

About 88 West Street

This small cottage garden was designed by the owners twelve years ago. West facing with an old wall planted with evergreen and deciduous clematis, creating a wind barrier. The colourful central bed, surrounded by a brick path, has plants of various heights, encouraging you to walk around it . The planting consists of shrubs, roses and perennials, with repeat planting of penstemon and Helenium. Obelisks with clematis and a beautiful Stipa Giagantea also add height The garden flowers from early spring until late in the year, which, with two small ‘pot’ ponds ensures that a variety of wildlife is attracted to it. Along one side of the house is a narrow gravel shade garden planted with ferns, camellias, climbing hydrangea and fatsia, there is a 4 metre well from which water is pumped into a very large ceramic pot, creating a water feature. The other side of the house is paved and has pots containing vegetables. Trees; Olive, Prunus Amanogawa and Sorbus Joseph Rock, provide height and spring and autumn colour. A small herb garden reflects the owners love of cooking. There are many small additions to add interest; a reclaimed wood robin, giant worm, Easter Head, iguana and a creative use of mirrors. Growing hops for the Deal Hop Farm.

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Location details

88 West Street,
Deal,
Kent,
CT14 6EB

Directions to 88 West Street
On corner of West St & St Georges Rd. Entrance in St George's Rd.

88 West Street openings

29 Jun 2025 Part of group opening

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Opening times 10:00-16:00

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Accessibility

Only partial disability access.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at 88 West Street?

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

Are coaches allowed at 88 West Street?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 88 West Street at this time.

Is 88 West Street a dog friendly garden?

Yes, dogs are welcome at 88 West Street. 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.

Are there plants available for sale?

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Is there wheelchair access at 88 West Street?

Yes, one or more routes at 88 West Street are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

88 West Street is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.

88 West Street

Owner Info

About 88 West Street

88 West Street features

Location details

88 West Street openings

Admission Adult: £5.00 Child: Free

Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

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Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free