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Howbury Hall Garden

A late Victorian garden with mature trees, sweeping lawns and herbaceous borders. The large walled garden is a working garden, where one half is dedicated to growing a large variety of vegetables whilst the other is run as a cut flower business. Large collection dahlias in September. There are also several varieties of Bedfordshire heritage apple trees and an avenue of pears.

Owner Info

  • Julian Polhill & Lucy Copeman
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden
Howbury Hall Garden

About Howbury Hall Garden

A late Victorian garden with mature trees, sweeping lawns and herbaceous borders. The large walled garden is a working garden, where 1 half is dedicated to growing a large variety of vegetables whilst the other is run as a cut flower business. Large collection dahlias in September. There are also several varieties of Bedfordshire heritage apple trees and a pear avenue. In the woodland area, walking towards the large pond, the outside of a disused ice house can be seen.

Website:

https://www.howburyfarmflowers.co.uk

Howbury Hall Garden features

Location details

Howbury Hall Garden,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 0JB

Directions to Howbury Hall Garden
Leave A421 at A428/Gt Barford exit towards Bedford. Entrance to house & gardens ½m on R. Parking in field.

Howbury Hall Garden 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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths and lawns may be difficult for smaller wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Howbury Hall Garden at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Howbury Hall Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

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