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Bishop's Waltham Gardens

Bishop's Waltham is a medieval market town with a well-preserved High Street. It is the source of the Hamble River and has a ruined medieval palace. Albion Cottage has a courtyard full of planted ceramic pots, a patio and cottage style side garden with a deep fish pond. All paths are made from reclaimed paving. Almost all pots and the greenhouse are preloved. Many plants are from cuttings or seedlings. This tiny garden is wildlife friendly with a profusion of birds and insects. Bishop's Waltham in Bloom, 1st prize for ‘Best Display in a Private Residence’. 9 Colville Drive has an illusion of space created in the compact urban garden by a zig-zagging path that reveals shaded spots hidden from the house's view. A stream tumbles from rocks wending its way between two ponds attracting a rich variety of wildlife. The planting scheme highlights the chalky soil with a vivid display of colours from climbing plants, shrubs, dahlias, and begonias.

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Bishop's Waltham Gardens
Bishop's Waltham Gardens
Bishop's Waltham Gardens
Bishop's Waltham Gardens
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Bishop’s Waltham Gardens
Bishop’s Waltham Gardens

About Bishop's Waltham Gardens

Bishop's Waltham is a medieval market town with a well-preserved High Street. It is the source of the Hamble River and has a ruined medieval palace. Albion Cottage has a courtyard full of planted ceramic pots, a patio and cottage style side garden with a deep fish pond. All paths are made from reclaimed paving. Almost all pots and the greenhouse are preloved. Many plants are from cuttings or seedlings. This tiny garden is wildlife friendly with a profusion of birds and insects. Bishop's Waltham in Bloom, 1st prize for ‘Best Display in a Private Residence’. 9 Colville Drive has an illusion of space created in the compact urban garden by a zig-zagging path that reveals shaded spots hidden from the house's view. A stream tumbles from rocks wending its way between two ponds attracting a rich variety of wildlife. The planting scheme highlights the chalky soil with a vivid display of colours from climbing plants, shrubs, dahlias, and begonias.

Bishop's Waltham Gardens features

Location details

Bishop's Waltham Gardens,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO32 1EE

Directions to Bishop's Waltham Gardens
From A32 take B3035 to Bishop's Waltham. Take 2nd L into Free St. Colville Dr is 1st L, where parking is available. Albion Cottage is further along Free St on R after Maypole Green.

Bishop's Waltham Gardens 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 at 9 Colville Drive.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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 at 9 Colville Drive.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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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 Bishop's Waltham Gardens at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Bishop's Waltham Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Bishop's Waltham Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Bishop's Waltham Gardens is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.