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Blackland House

A wonderfully varied 5 acre garden adjacent to the River Marden (house not open). Formal walled productive and cutting garden, traditional glasshouses, rose garden and wide herbaceous borders. Interesting topiary, trained fruit trees, historic tulips (inc the National Collection of historic tulips) and other unusual spring bulbs. Certified organic with the Soil Association.

Owner Info

  • Polly & Edward Nicholson
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About Blackland House

This Arne Maynard designed private garden has developed over the last fifteen years with the current owners who now run a specialist flower growing and floristry business (Bayntun Flowers). The recently restored walled garden is set against a Georgian coach house and works as a micro-climate and trial ground for flowers, fruit and vegetables. Polly Nicholson is holder of the National Collection of Tulipa (Historic) with Plant Heritage, and an interesting selection of these will be be in flower at the time of opening, along with perennialized plantings of annual and species tulips. In contrast to the more formal framework of the garden there are naturalised areas, a woodland planting overlooking the River Marden and an old grotto. A new addition to the garden ‘Bridge Walk’ is under construction and winds its way back and forth over the Marden. The garden is run along organic principles and is fully certified with the Soil Association UK.

Hand-tied bunches of flowers and Polly's new book 'The Tulip Garden' will be for sale.

Website:

https://www.bayntunflowers.co.uk

Blackland House features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Historical Garden
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Blackland House,
Calne,
Wiltshire,
SN11 8UQ

Directions to Blackland House
Situated just off A4. Use Google Maps. Enter the grounds through the side entrance signed St. Peter's Church & Blackland Park Deliveries. Opp The Willows on Quemerford.

Blackland House openings

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access, steps, grass and cobbles, wooden bridges, deep water.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Blackland House at this time.

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

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

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

Yes. Blackland 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.