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Hingsdon

Hingsdon is a hilltop garden of about 2 acres with spectacular panoramic views. There are many unusual shrubs, mostly planted within the last 15 yrs, a mixed border of two halves (cool and hot), rose garden and a large kitchen garden. There is also a small arboretum with an idiosyncratic collection of over 90 trees.

Owner Info

  • Anne Peck
Hingsdon
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Hingsdon

About Hingsdon

Hingsdon is a hilltop garden of about 2 acres with spectacular panoramic views. There are many unusual shrubs, mostly planted within the last 15 yrs, a mixed border of two halves (cool and hot), rose garden and a large kitchen garden. There is also a small arboretum with an idiosyncratic collection of over 90 trees.

Hingsdon features

Location details

Hingsdon,
Bridport,
Dorset,
DT6 5NQ

Directions to Hingsdon
1½m from A3066 or 1m from B3162 signed to Netherbury.

Hingsdon 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 Home-made teas at Hingsdon only (not at The Chantry).
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • The main garden is accessible, although sloping, but the arboretum is too steep for wheelchair access. The kitchen garden has steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Hingsdon at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hingsdon. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

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

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

Hingsdon is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.