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Holehird Gardens

Run by volunteers of the Lakeland Horticultural Society to promote knowledge of gardening in Lakeland conditions. On fellside overlooking Windermere, the 10 acres provide year-round interest. 6 National Collections plus collections of hydrangeas and roses. Walled garden hosts colourful mixed borders and island beds. Rock garden, alpine beds and display houses. Streamside garden. Spring bulbs.

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Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens

About Holehird Gardens

Run by volunteers of the Lakeland Horticultural Society to promote knowledge of gardening in Lakeland conditions. On fellside overlooking Windermere, the 10 acres provide year-round interest. 6 National Collections plus collections of hydrangeas and roses. Walled garden hosts colourful mixed borders and island beds. Rock garden, alpine beds and display houses. Streamside garden. Spring bulbs.

Regional Finalist, The English Garden Magazine’s The Nation’s Favourite Gardens 2023

Holehird Gardens features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Picnics
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Holehird Gardens,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 1NP

Directions to Holehird Gardens
On A592, Windermere to Patterdale road.

Holehird Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Self-service hot drinks available for July opening only, not spring.
Admission Adult: Admission by Donation
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to walled garden and parts of fellside via accessible paths.
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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 Holehird Gardens at this time.

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

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

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

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