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4 acre designer's garden with many areas of interest. Features inc four lovely long herbaceous borders attractively and densely planted in different colour sections, a formal rose garden, an old orchard with a grass meadow, pretty pond and peaceful wooded area. Large variety of plants, trees and a productive fruit and vegetable patch.

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About Handpost

Home-made teas include tea, coffee and home-made cakes can be pre-booked.

Website:

https://www.mycountrygarden.co.uk

Handpost features

Location details

Handpost,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG7 1PU

Directions to Handpost
From M4 J11, take A33 S. At 1st T-lights turn L on B3349 Basingstoke Rd. Follow road for 2¾m, garden on L, opp Barge Ln. Parking for 12 cars max.

Handpost openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Largely wheelchair accessible with some gravel areas.
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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 Handpost at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Handpost, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Handpost are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Handpost 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.