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King John's Garden

Listed C13 house (not open Sunday). Historic community garden planted with plants available before 1700. Small wildflower meadow. Award-winning Victorian garden and north courtyard with water features, fountains and pump. Paved path and fountain courtyard. Sorry, no dogs.

Owner Info

  • Friends of King John's Garden & Test Valley Borough Council
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About King John's Garden

King John’s Garden is a secret small walled garden hidden away in the centre of Romsey behind the historic mediaeval King John’s House. Entering over an oak bridge crossing a small stream the visitor is greeted by an extravagance of soft colours and a great sense of tranquillity. The path ahead with its tantalising view of Romsey Abbey leads to several small gardens planted with pre 18th century plants, a small rock garden with a fountain, and finally a Victorian style raised bed. Arches festooned with climbers, roses and clematis abound, link all to one another. Here and there oak benches provide seating for those who want to relax and enjoy their surroundings. The rest of the garden opens out into a fountain courtyard, the walls provide support for a variety of grape vines and a small wild flower meadow and apple orchard provide spring colour.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/KingJohnsGarden

King John's Garden features

Location details

King John's Garden,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
SO51 8BT

Directions to King John's Garden
Please use Lortemore Place public car park, postcode SO51 8DF.

King John's 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at King John's Garden at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at King John's Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at King John's Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

King John's Garden is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.