The garden has been 7 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.
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The garden has been 7 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.
Tall grasses and varied fruit trees. Parking in field indicated.
Ardhurst,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 1JZ
Directions to Ardhurst
From A30 E Stour, B3092 3m to Marnhull, Crown Inn on R. Turn R down Church Hill, follow NGS yellow signs. From Sturminster Newton, 3m into Marnhull, turn L down Church Hill, follow yellow signs.
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.
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.
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Read morePayment 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.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Ardhurst. 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.
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.
