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Ardhurst

The garden has been 8 yrs in the making. A plantsman’s garden with deep perennial borders, large netted vegetable area, water harvesting, and all work in progress. A riot of colour with salvias, grasses and hot plants in Aug/Sept. All plants for pollination and year-round interest.

Owner Info

  • Mr & Mrs Ed Highnam
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About Ardhurst

The garden has been 8 yrs in the making. A plantsman’s garden with deep perennial borders, large netted vegetable area, water harvesting, and all work in progress. A riot of colour with salvias, grasses and hot plants in Aug/Sept. All plants for pollination and year-round interest.

Ardhurst features

Location details

Ardhurst,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 1JZ

Directions to Ardhurst
Turn R down Church Hill, follow NGS yellow signs. From Sturminster Newton, 3m into Marnhull, turn L down Church Hill, follow yellow signs. Parking in field indicated.

Ardhurst 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.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:30

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 Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Parking in driveway for wheelchair access. Driveway is rough & assistance will be needed. Rest of garden laid to lawn, patio at rear for shade.
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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 Ardhurst at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Ardhurst are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Ardhurst 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.