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East End Farm

Exquisite wildflower meadows filled with an abundance of orchids, yellow rattle, grass vetchling, ragged robin, agrimony, meadow cranesbill and various vetches, amongst many other species. The meadows extend just over 3 acres, including wildlife pond and recently planted trees. A flower-filled garden surrounds the house and is informal in style.

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East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm
East End Farm

About East End Farm

A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special late afternoon event, kindly given to us by the owners, Piers and Celia Petrie. It includes a talk from Celia on the flower meadows and gardens and how they have evolved to empathetically embrace and work within the surrounding landscape. Celia will also provide a background to how the flower meadow and gardens have been created, as well as its ongoing development and provide further detail on what is growing in the garden currently. Celia has tried to ensure that the flower meadows and garden have a certain gentleness and that it works with nature. Through this process the garden has become less formal and, in many ways, connects more to the landscape and it has a natural and uninterrupted flow. The proliferation of wildflowers has encouraged a wide variety of butterflies, bees and other insects.

East End Farm is uniquely placed in The Vale of Wardour, an area of natural beauty which has been listed by Natural England as a National Character Area. The Vale of Wardour is the lush, clay vales, mainly given over to pasture, and characterized by an even pattern of straight-sided, hedged fields, scattered woodlands, dense hedgerows and common hedgerow trees. Stunning landscape with spectacular and unforgettable views of Barkers Hill and to PytHouse, with its enchanting 18th century walled kitchen garden and restaurant.

Celia has always had a keen interest in flower meadows and gardens. Having moved to East End Farm in Dorset 28 years ago Celia took a keen interest and inspiration from seeing Pam Lewis’s Garden, Sticky Wicket and from reading her influential book, Making a Wildflower Meadow.
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Location details

East End Farm,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 9BJ

Directions to East End Farm
From A350 take exit to Semley & continue to church. Take turning next to church towards Tisbury then 1st R to Barkers Hill. Continue along lane (1m) then up hill, East End Farm on R.

East End Farm openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Wine.
Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: Free
Opening times 16:00-18:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Wine.
Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: Free
Opening times 16:00-18:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Wine.
Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: Free
Opening times 16:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to garden only but views from garden to wildflower meadow.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at East End Farm at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at East End Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. East End Farm 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.