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Appleyards

2 acre south facing garden overlooking pasture, restored over last 6 yrs. Sloping lawns and paths though wooded sections with massed daffodils and bluebells in spring. Newly planted rhododendrons in wooded area. Herbaceous beds, two mature rose beds, shrubberies, two wildlife ponds, orchard, sloping rockery beds, soft fruit cages and greenhouse.

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Appleyards
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Appleyards

About Appleyards

2 acre, newly restored (6 years now) garden, which is sloping and south facing, looking over pasture and New Forest in the distance. Planted with 100+ trees (containing ornamental trees and mature natives), wide sloping lawns, circular paths (chippings) and bridges though wooded sections with massed daffodils and bluebells in spring. Newly planted rhododendrons in wooded area. Garden contains herbaceous beds, two mature rose beds, large shrubberies, two wildlife ponds (one with small jetty), orchard (12 young, 5 year-old trees), sloping gravel/rockery beds with ornamental pond, walk-in soft fruit cages, greenhouse.

Ample seating throughout garden. Gravel approach to house and steps which are unfortunately difficult for wheelchairs.

Parking for 8 cars only – pre-booking essential for specific time slot and to ensure parking space, please phone 01425 657631 or email [email protected] to reserve car park space. No parking on narrow road.

Home-made teas include teas, coffee etc and a selection of home-made cakes.

Appleyards features

  • Bluebells
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Appleyards,
Fordingbridge,
Dorset,
SP6 3BP

Directions to Appleyards
After church & houses, 400yds on L as road climbs after bridge. Parking for 8 cars only. No parking on narrow road.

Appleyards openings

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-18:00

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-18:00

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-18:00

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-18:00

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-18:00

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 13 April to 4 August for groups of between 10 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: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

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

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Appleyards. 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  Appleyards, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Appleyards does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Appleyards seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.