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Isaacson's

A plantsman's garden warmed and sheltered by the Medieval walls of a C14 house (the oldest in Burwell), richly diverse in format and planting. There are 'theatres' (auricula, pinks), hints of Snowdonia, the Mediterranean, a French potager and traditional English. Throughout there are many unusual and rare plants plus many roses, peonies and fruit trees. Around each corner a new vista surprises.

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About Isaacson's

Isaacson’s was formerly a medieval Lodging Range and is built of Clunch, a form of soft limestone, on a limestone outcrop. The hints of Snowdonia are through slate, ferns and water; the Mediterranean from Oleander, Acanthus and Hibiscus. There are also unusual apples (Five Crown Pippin, Court Pendu Plat, Cornish Gilliflower etc) and a variety of old-fashioned and wall-trained fruits eg Medlar, apricots and peaches; a collection of epimediums; old-fashioned dianthus, plenty of roses, paeonies and much else.

As you walk around the garden you will move between different ‘zones’ and a common comment is that ours is a really ‘three-dimensional’ garden. For example, we have converted a typical ground-cover rose into an obelisk and use arches to link and draw the eye up. The garden has been awarded first prizes in the village garden competitions especially for greatest diversity of planting. We have successfully welcomed international garden study groups in previous years and have many repeat visitors to see what we have done that is new (there is always something!).

Isaacson's features

Location details

Isaacson's,
6 High Street,
Burwell,
Cambridgeshire,
CB25 0HB

Directions to Isaacson's
Behind a tall yew hedge with topiary & grass triangle, at the S end of the village where Isaacson Rd turns off the High St. Approx 400 yds S of the church.

Isaacson's 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. Home-made cake & scones available.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 25 April to 28 June for groups of between 12 and 30.

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

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • Some assistance with wheelchair over bark or gravel will be required.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Isaacson's. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Isaacson's. 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 Isaacson's, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Isaacson's are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Isaacson's 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.