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Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery

Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the ½ acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to create an intimate experience for the extensive collection of new and unusual plants. At the heart of the garden is a Japanese styled koshi-kake 'waiting room', surrounded by the cool greens of dwarf pines, grasses and ferns.

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Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery

About Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery

Charles Chesshire is a garden designer who has written books on Clematis and Japanese Gardens and began to create the nursery and garden in Symondsbury in 2019 to house his collection of plants. Since the lockdowns of 2020, he has attempted to marry his interest in Japanese aesthetics, especially that of Yugen, with that of enjoying the fantastic variety of plants we are lucky to be able to grow in Dorset. His aim has been to attempt to bridge the gap between good design and this desire for variety, and to lend a sense of magic, mystery and intimacy to the experience so that maples, hydrangeas, peonies, grasses, roses, geraniums and much more can huddle and commune with casual ease, and to yet be surprised by a rarity or a stray spray of clematis appearing in a neighbouring shrub.

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Website:

https://www.charleschesshire.co.uk

Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery features

Location details

Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery,
Sheepwash Barn,
Bridport,
Dorset,
DT6 6HH

Directions to Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery
From A35, head through Symondsbury past Shear Plot on R, down hill & the garden is on R, or from Bridport take Symondsbury Estate road to Mill Lane & the garden is on L.

Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access is generally good, although some paths are a little steep and there are a few steps but a wheelchair user should enjoy the garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery 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.