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Handpost

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.

Handpost features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

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

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Tea or coffee & home-made cake included. Two hour timed slot at 10.30am & 2pm.
Admission Adult: £12.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 22 April to 21 September for groups of between 12 and 30.

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

Refreshments Tea or coffee & home-made cake included. Two hour timed slot at 10.30am & 2pm.
Admission Adult: £12.00
Child: Free

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.