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Fernveil Gardens

Fernveil Gardens offers a 65 metre wander around arid beds, tropical plants, a fernery, and woodland, ending in a bamboo forest and a Mongolian yurt. It was created in 2020 during lockdown, and this vibrant 4 yr old garden is now thriving and ready for you to enjoy. Discover a carnivorous plant greenhouse, a pond with fish and frogs, large wood sculpture, and seating areas.

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About Fernveil Gardens

In 2020, during the first lockdown, Tim used his interior design skills to start transforming what was 65m of grass and brambles into a wondering extravagance of garden vistas. Initially driven by his passion for large-leaved tropical-style plants and unusual specimens you may not find in your average garden, the space has evolved to adapt the pre-existing woodland area into a fernery with a pond and the newest addition – the arid bed in the sunniest location. In 2024, Tim’s partner John moved in and they built a yurt at the bottom of the garden to be used as a yoga studio, complete with an outdoor yoga space. The yurt gardens are an experiment in more traditional flowering concepts, ground cover, and dry hedging. In the centre of the garden, is a 36-year-old English oak that Tim planted as an acorn when he was a little boy. Throughout Fernveil gardens, you will find our creative repurposing of architectural salvage, with a limit colour pallet of corten steel and galvanised metal.

Unfortunately, the gardens are not fully accessible. There are steep stairs going down from the entrance and uneven surfaces throughout the garden. The paths are fully lined with chipping.

Fernveil Gardens features

Location details

Fernveil Gardens,
56 Park Road,
Barnet,
Hertfordshire,
EN4 9QF

Directions to Fernveil Gardens
15 min walk from Cockfosters Tube up Mt Pleasant, 2nd L on Edgeworthy Rd, then L onto Park Rd. Or take the 384 bus from New Barnet train stn; it passes the house.

Fernveil Gardens 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. Gluten free options.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to October for groups of up to 20.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Fernveil Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Fernveil Gardens. 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 Fernveil Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Fernveil Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Fernveil Gardens 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.