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Bolham Manor

This 3 acre mature garden provides year-round interest. In February, swathes of snowdrops greet you, followed by daffodils and other spring bulbs. Topiary features and sculptures guide you through the different areas of the garden, with its mixed planted terraces and herbaceous borders, ponds, orchard and wildflower areas.

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Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor
Bolham Manor

About Bolham Manor

Bolham Manor

Pam and Butch Barnsdale have worked tirelessly over the years to create a haven of tranquillity surrounding this elegant 19th century manor house, close to the town of Retford.
As you enter the garden you are greeted in February by drifts of snowdrops, followed in spring by swathes of daffodils, and later wildflower borders.
Meandering along the well-planted terraced paths down to the ponds, you will come across a sandstone troglodyte cave, that once looked out over the River Idle and an old mill.
The occasional well-positioned sculpture and topiary features guide you through to other areas of the garden, with its lawns and herbaceous borders leading through to an old orchard, where in September hundreds of ‘naked ladies’ (colchicum autumnale) appear.
There are many opportunities throughout the garden to just sit and enjoy this special place.

Bolham Manor features

  • Bluebells
  • Cashless
  • Daffodils
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Snowdrops
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Bolham Manor,
Retford,
Nottinghamshire,
DN22 9JG

Directions to Bolham Manor
A620 Gainsborough Rd from Retford, turn L onto Tiln Ln, signed 'A620 avoiding low bridge'. At sharp R bend take rd ahead to Tiln then L Bolham Way.

Bolham Manor openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 February to 21 September for groups of up to 25.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access to parts of garden.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Bolham Manor at this time.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at Bolham Manor are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Bolham Manor 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.