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Greencombe Gardens

Organic woodland garden of international renown, Greencombe stretches along a sheltered hillside and offers outstanding views over Porlock Bay. Moss-covered paths meander through a collection of ornamental plants that flourish beneath a canopy of oaks, hollies, conifers and chestnuts. Camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, lilies, roses, clematis, and hydrangeas blossom among 4 National Collections.

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Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe Gardens

About Greencombe Gardens

Greencombe is open from April through July. Check www.greencombe.org for current days and dates. Greencombe’s National Collections are Erythronium (small mountain-lilies), Vaccinium, ‘whortleberries worldwide’; Gaultheria, ‘whortleberries for bears’; and Polystichum, the ‘thumbs-up’ fern. For 50 years, Greencombe has thrived using organic gardening methods, with a riot of birds and butterflies all around. Compost making and leaf tips on display.

Website:

https://www.greencombe.org

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Location details

Greencombe Gardens,
Minehead,
Somerset,
TA24 8NU

Directions to Greencombe Gardens
Take A39 to west end of Porlock & turn onto B3225 to Porlock Weir. Drive ½m, turn L at Greencombe Gardens sign. Go up drive; parking signed.

Greencombe Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £1.00
Opening times 14:00-18:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £1.00
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

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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 Greencombe Gardens 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, Greencombe Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Greencombe 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.