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Gaunts Hill

An historic Victorian kitchen garden with listed brick walls. Featuring roses, dahlias, a tropical border and a small orchard.

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Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill
Gaunts Hill

About Gaunts Hill

A large country garden steeped in history, enclosed within the historic wall of a kitchen garden, built for the 10th Duke of St. Albans in C19th. The garden is surrounded by mature woodland. There is a mulberry tree planted by royalty and an original Victorian circular pond with French fountain and gazebos. Greenhouse, vegetable plot and lawns surrounded by herbaceous borders. The garden is home to livestock including a peacock, chickens, and doves. Garden designed by member of The Society of Garden Designers. Refreshments and parking in adjacent field.

Gaunts Hill features

Location details

Gaunts Hill,
Arnold,
Nottinghamshire,
NG5 8NF

Directions to Gaunts Hill
Take Bestwood Lodge Dr up to the Bestwood Lodge Hotel, then turn R & continue until you see a sign saying vehicle access to stables only. Then turn R down the drive through the gates.

Gaunts Hill 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: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits .

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

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Some gravel paths and lawns. There are some steps but these can be avoided.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Gaunts Hill 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 Gaunts Hill are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Gaunts Hill 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.