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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
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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

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

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

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

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

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.