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Lime Close

Five acre plantsman's garden with rare trees, shrubs, roses and bulbs. Mixed borders, raised beds, pergola, topiary and shade borders. Herb garden by Rosemary Verey. C16 house (not open). Cottage garden by MCL Garden Design, planted for colour, an iris garden with 100 varieties. Winter bulbs. Arboretum with rare exotic trees and shrubs from Asia and America and new field planted by continents.

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About Lime Close

An informal plantsman’s garden with many different areas. A 8 year old arboretum planted with trees and shrubs and roses from many parts of the world such as China, Korea, Japan, Iran, USA and Taiwan focusing on spring blossom and autumn colour. Herbaceous borders, cottage garden with roses and perennials planted in colour beds, an Iris garden with over 100 different bearded iris varieties from France, Herb garden designed by Rosemary Verey. Large collection of snowdrops and other winter bulbs and flowering plants. Large mixed borders with trees, shrubs and ground cover. Water features. Pergola with climbing roses and clematis. Unusual and amusing topiary. Coronation field planted by continents in 2023 with trees from Asia, Europe, Americas and Central Asia. Grade 2 Elizabethan house (not open) covered in roses and rare climbers. The garden was visited by the Tree Register in 2023 and has 9 ‘County Champions’ and 13 ‘Remarkable Trees’.

Location details

Lime Close,
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire,
OX14 4HU

Directions to Lime Close
Henleys Ln is off main road through Drayton. When visiting Lime Cl, please respect local residents & park considerately.

Lime Close openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • The garden is flat and mostly grass with gravel drive and paths.
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FAQs

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

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Lime Close. 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 Lime Close, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Lime Close are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Lime Close 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.