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Kencot Gardens

Kencot group consists of five gardens plus allotments which are tended by ten people, growing a variety of vegetables, flowers and fruit. Belham Hayes, mature cottage garden, mixed herbaceous borders, two old fruit trees, vegetables. Emphasis on scent and colour coordination. Manor Farm, two acre walled garden Grade II C17 house (not open) bulbs, wood anemones, fritillaries, mature orchards, pleached limewalk, clipped 130 yr old yew balls, revolving summerhouse. Greenhouse with ancient Black Hamburg vine. Chickens. Well House, ⅓ acre garden, mature trees, hedges, miniature woodland glade, brook with waterfall. Spring bulbs, rockeries. Ivy Nook, Medium sized garden, mixed borders, spring bulbs, vegetable garden, greenhouse, small pond, magnolia tree. Quenton House. New garden, fourth season. Wildflowers, bulbs in woodland. Pleached crab apple, yew hedge, gravel garden, ornamental pond. Rear of the property a mixture of herbaceous borders, shaded and wildflower areas. Free range bantams.

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About Kencot Gardens

The allotments were one of the first allotments to open for NGS and have been opening for 17 yrs. 10 people tend the plots growing a range of vegetables, flowers and fruit. Wheelchair access only to just inside of Allotment gate

Belham Hayes:This is a mature cottage garden with mixed herbaceous borders and 2 old fruit trees. Planting scheme with the emphasis on scent and colour coordination. Small vegetable patch to the side of the property

Ivy Nook: the garden continues to be a mass of colour throughout all seasons. Mixed borders with spring bulbs , rockeries and a small pond make for a charming small garden, in the shadow of a magnolia and old apple tree.

Manor Farm: 2 acre walled garden. Grade II listed C17 house (not open). Naturalised bulbs, wood anemones, fritillaria in mature orchards with many varieties of old English apples, pears, quince, and mulberry. Pleached limewalk, clipped 130 yr old yew balls, alliums and box, greenhouse with ancient Black Hamburg vine. Revolving summerhouse. Chickens. A stream runs along the garden boundary

Well House :1/2 acre garden with mature trees and hedges, miniature woodland glade and brook with waterfall. Plentiful bulbs in springtime with island beds and mixed borders providing year-round interest. Semi enclosed patio with dry stone walling, rockeries and bulb containers giving early colour

Quenton House New garden in its fourth season. Wildflowers and bulbs in woodland on either side of drive. Pleached crab apple and yew hedge frame a large gravel garden at the front of the house which also features an ornamental pond. The rear of the property is a mixture of herbaceous borders, shaded areas and wildflower areas. Free range bantams

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Location details

Kencot Gardens,
Kencot,
Lechlade,
Gloucestershire,
GL7 3QT

Directions to Kencot Gardens
E of A361 between Burford & Lechlade.

Kencot Gardens 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 Tea, coffee & cake at village hall. Refreshments in aid of village church & hall.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to The Allotments is difficult due to step entrance and narrow paths. Other gardens maybe difficult due to gravel and uneven paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Kencot 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Kencot 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.