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Castle Rings

Small, long garden in two parts laid out beside an Iron Age hill fort with spectacular views. A formal area with colourful planting and pots is followed by a paved area with steps leading through to a more informal garden. Topiary, roses and clematis on tripods.

Owner Info

  • Michael Thomas
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About Castle Rings

Small, long garden in two parts laid out beside an Iron Age hill fort with spectacular views. A formal area with colourful planting and pots is followed by a paved area with steps leading through to a more informal garden. Topiary, roses and clematis on tripods.

Castle Rings features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Historical Garden
  • Roses
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Castle Rings,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 9BZ

Directions to Castle Rings
2 m N of Shaftesbury. A350 Shaftesbury/Warminster road, past Wincombe Business Park. 1st R signed Wincombe & Donhead St Mary.

Castle Rings 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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Access to the first part of the garden only.
  • Share this garden

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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 Castle Rings at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Castle Rings does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Castle Rings 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.