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Backswood Farm

Created with the natural environment at its heart, this evolving 2 acre nature garden provides uniquely designed homes for wildlife. Wander through the flower meadow visiting individually designed rooms with many structures, water features and pools. Seating areas afford stunning views towards Exmoor and Dartmoor. Both native and herbaceous plants have been chosen to benefit insect and bird life.

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Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm
Backswood Farm

About Backswood Farm

The owners of Backswood Farm have set out to make a garden that provides as much bio-diversity as possible within a 2 acre plot. Over a 7 year period, local stone has been quarried from the farm to build many features within the garden including a Moon gate, a Stoat house and a Bat wall. Oak harvested from the 150 acre woodland has been used to build structures and reclaimed building materials have also been used to produce a natural feel to individual areas. Mixed native trees are dotted around the wildflower meadow that is alive with insects and wildlife. Year on year many new features are being added to maximise the value of the garden to native wildlife. Dogs on leads please.

Website:

https://www.backswood.co.uk

Backswood Farm features

Location details

Backswood Farm,
Tiverton,
Devon,
EX16 8RA

Directions to Backswood Farm
Take A396 off the A361. Turn L to Butterleigh opp Tesco, L at mini r'about, after 150 yds turn R up Exeter Hill for 2m then 1st R to Bickleigh. After 500 yds turn 1st R into farm entrance.

Backswood Farm openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for pushed wheelchairs.
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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 Backswood Farm at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Backswood Farm. 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.

Sorry, Backswood Farm does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Backswood Farm 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.