About Bridge House
Two acre garden carved out of the River Derwent's floodplain 40 yrs ago. It survives annual winter flooding of the river which can last up to many months. Formal rose garden, mixed borders, shrubbery, large pond surrounded by hostas and ferns. Productive kitchen garden and orchard. Various devices in kitchen garden used to keep above water level. Groups may book a talk about flooding with garden tour.