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Horseshoe Farm

This ¾ acre plant-lovers' garden has a large pond with summerhouse and decking, bog garden, alpine troughs, mixed rainbow island beds with over 40 varieties of bearded irises, water features, a small hazel woodland area, wildlife meadow, secret corners and a lookout tower for wide Fenland views and bird watching.

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Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm
Horseshoe Farm

About Horseshoe Farm

Developed over the past 15 years, this 3/4-acre plant-lover’s garden welcomes Spring with drifts of snowdrops, hellebores and scented shrubs. A large pond contains several species of fish, and there is a summer house, with decking over the water.
Other points of interest are a bog bed with board walk, alpine troughs, over 40 varieties of irises, additional water features, mixed rainbow island beds, a small hazel woodland with bluebells and foxgloves, an area for wildlife and an enclosed vegetable garden.
There are many seats and secret corners including a Fairy Walk, Bug Walk and a shady silver ball garden. Lots of colour throughout the summer. The lookout tower gives extensive views over the Fenland countryside where hares, marsh harriers and other raptors may be seen.

Horseshoe Farm features

Location details

Horseshoe Farm,
Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire,
PE28 3DR

Directions to Horseshoe Farm
Easy access from the A14. Situated on E side of B1050, 4m N of Somersham Village. Parking for 8 cars on the drive.

Horseshoe Farm openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 May to 29 June for groups of up to 20.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

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

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

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

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

Sorry, Horseshoe Farm does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Horseshoe Farm 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.