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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.

Champion English Holly tree (Ilex aquifolium), one of the largest and oldest in the UK. Giant rhododendrons species and exceptionally large camellias. A millennium chapel hides in the mossy banks of the wood. A moon arch leads into a walled garden.

Website:

https://www.greencombe.org

Greencombe Gardens features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Greencombe Gardens,
near Salisbury,
Somerset,
TA24 8NU

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

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

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 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.