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Barford House

Secluded walled garden contains wide borders, kitchen garden beds, shrubs and fruits trees. Lawns lead to a 6 acre woodland garden of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. Stream-side gardens feature candelabra primulas, ferns, foxgloves and lily-of-the-valley among veteran pines and oaks, and some rarer trees.

Owner Info

  • Donald & Bee Rice
Barford House
Barford House
Barford House
Barford House
Barford House
Barford House
Barford House
Barford House

About Barford House

Secluded walled garden contains wide borders, kitchen garden beds, shrubs and fruits trees. Lawns lead to a 6 acre woodland garden of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. Stream-side gardens feature candelabra primulas, ferns, foxgloves and lily-of-the-valley among veteran pines and oaks, and some rarer trees.

Partial wheelchair access.

Barford House features

  • Countryside Views
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Barford House,
Bridgwater,
Somerset,
TA5 1AG

Directions to Barford House
Midway between Enmore & Spaxton.

Barford House openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of local charities.
Admission Adult: £6.50
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Some areas of woodland garden inaccessible.
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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 Barford House at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Barford House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Barford House 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.