Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum

Q: Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum , please enquire with the owners for more details.

Jekka’s is home to a living encyclopedia of over 400 different varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs that are displayed in Jekka's Herbetum and Jekka’s Herb Garden. Each ticketed session will have either a tour or talk given by Jekka, a member of her team or a Friend of Jekka's.

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Owner Info

Mrs Jekka McVicar
[email protected]
01454 418878

About Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum

Jekka’s will be open from 9.30am to 4pm on Saturday 2nd August. Entrance is via bookable tickets for different time slots to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all. Each ticketed session will have either a tour or talk given by Jekka, a member of her team or a Friend of Jekka’s. During your visit, there will be a number of her team, as well as Jekka, around to answer any questions and provide guidance on herbs.

You will be able to visit Jekka’s Herbetum, which is the first culinary collection of herbs in the UK. It comprises of 39 raised beds which makes it easy for the visitor to be able to see the growing habit and flowers. Within the herb collection there are over 40 different Mints, 35 different Rosemary and 50 different Thymes. There are also four raised beds dedicated to UK native culinary herbs.

You can also walk around Jekka’s Herb Garden, which was planted in 2023, and is based upon Jekka’s award winning RHS exhibitions and her 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden as well as her private and public gardens. Jekka’s Herb Garden contains different herb petals that are the themed small herb gardens for visitors to become inspired and take home ideas to reproduce in their gardens.
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Website:

https://www.jekkas.com

Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum features

Location details

Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum,
Bristol,
South Gloucestershire,
BS35 3SY

Directions to Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum
From M5 J16, A38 to Alveston, past church turn R at junction signed Itchington. M5 J14 on A38 turn L after T-lights to Itchington.

Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum openings

02 Aug 2025 Pre-booking essential

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Mrs Jekka McVicar
[email protected]
01454 418878

Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free

Opening times 09:30-16:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair access possible however terrain is rough from car park to Herbetum.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum?

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

Are coaches allowed at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum?

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum at this time.

Is Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum a dog friendly garden?

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

Are there plants available for sale?

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Is there wheelchair access at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum?

Yes, one or more routes at Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum are accessible to wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Yes. Jekka's Herb Garden & Herbetum 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.