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Holme for Gardens

Extensive formal and informal gardens strongly influenced by Hidcote Manor and The Laskett. The garden is made up of distinct rooms separated by hedges and taller planting. Extensive collection of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals sourced from across the UK. Spectacular wildflower meadows.

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About Holme for Gardens

If you are new to gardening or even if you don’t consider yourself a gardener you will still enjoy the setting, the ambience, the scents, the colours and the wildlife to be found in the gardens at Holme. If you are a more accomplished gardener you will enjoy a walk round for all the above reasons and you will see some plants that you are not familiar with.
The basic layout is strongly influenced by gardens such as Hidcote Manor and The Laskett in that the garden is made up of distinct ‘rooms’ separated by hedges and areas of taller planting. The visitor is lead on by vistas and focal points and an urge to discover what is round the corner. It contains an extensive collection of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals sourced from across the UK. There are also spectacular Wildflower Meadows, some annual, some perennial, some native and some exotic. Also a grass Amphitheatre, much used for outside productions. Simon Goldsack has yet more landscape projects planned for the future, this is a garden in constant and exciting development! The Holme for Gardens Plant Nursery and Garden Centre is next door.

Website:

https://www.holmefg.co.uk

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Location details

Holme for Gardens,
Wareham,
Dorset,
BH20 6AQ

Directions to Holme for Gardens
Easy to find on the B3070 road to Lulworth 2m out of Wareham.

Holme for Gardens openings

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

Accessibility

  • Grass paths are kept in good order and soil is well drained so wheelchair access is reasonable except immediately after heavy rain.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Holme for Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Holme for Gardens. 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 Holme for Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Holme for Gardens 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.