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Long Crendon Gardens

Sun 12 Apr: Six different gardens, ranging in size from small to large, are laid out in a variety of different ways, some with cottage style planting, others have more formal gardens. There is spring blossom, early season flowers, water features, and wildlife friendly environments inc lakes and ponds. Throughout the gardens, there are thousands of daffodils and tulips, and some gardens offer expansive views of the Chilterns. Sun 7 Jun: Six gardens of varying sizes with borders filled with roses, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. There are many different environments inc damp gardens, vegetable plots, wildflower banks, and wildlife areas with lakes and ponds. One of the gardens was once a well loved garden, but had sadly been neglected. It is now in the process of being brought back to life by the new owners. Several gardens also have fabulous views of the Chilterns.

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Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens
Long Crendon Gardens

About Long Crendon Gardens

Opening Sunday 12 April 2pm-6pm

BARRYS CLOSE – a 2 acre garden with a collection of spring flowering trees forming a backdrop to borders and a water garden with spring fed pools. Vegetable garden.

COP CLOSE – many tulips and daffodils, bog garden with candelabra primula. Very pretty front garden with masses of daffodils under magnificent ancient beech trees.

MANOR HOUSE – a large sloping garden with views to the Chilterns. Two ornamental lakes, a variety of bulbs and spring flowering shrubs.

OLD COLLEGE FARMHOUSE – Three quarters of an acre of garden formed around a 19C former farmhouse, including established herbaceous borders and ancient trees with lots of spring bulbs.

7 CARTERS LANE – Secluded garden made up of three areas containing many trees, climbers and borders

25 ELM TREES – Cottage style, organic garden planted to encourage wildlife. Deep borders with lush, dense planting for year-round colour, including, in April, many spring bulbs of all types, hellebores, cyclamen coum and trees in blossom. Separate areas include a wildlife pond, a shady orchard area and many seating areas in which to relax. Children are welcomed with a photo search sheet related to the garden.

Opening Sunday 7 June 2pm-6pm
COP CLOSE – with views towards the Chilterns this 1.3 acre garden has a formal area, steeply sloping wildflower bank, bog garden, vegetable garden and cutting garden. In front of the house are four magnificent beech trees under planted for shade.

TOMPSONS FARM – a large woodland garden with meadows, lawns sweeping down to a lake, recently planted borders and views across open countryside

19 WAINWRIGHTS – A small urban garden on two levels planted in 2021. The aim was to create a peaceful sanctuary away from the busyness of everyday life. The trees and shrubs contribute to a ‘green space’ for a feeling of calm, well-being and privacy. A gravel path leads to a summerhouse ‘retreat’

24 HIGH STREET – A once well loved garden that had been neglected is being bought back to life. Formal front garden and rear with lawn, planting, pond and vegetables

24 WAINWRIGHTS – Small garden planted for Bees, Butterflies, Moths and perfume and to be a quiet space

50 CHILTON ROAD – Medium garden with borders stocked with herbaceous plants and shrubs, large pond, small vegetable garden, small stumpery and several seating areas.

Long Crendon Gardens features

Location details

Long Crendon Gardens,
Long Crendon,
Buckinghamshire,
HP18 9AN

Directions to Long Crendon Gardens
Park in the village, as most individual gardens do not have parking, although limited parking at 25 Elm Trees (opening in April).

Long Crendon 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 Refreshments in aid of RDA (Riding for the Disabled) in Apr (50% to NGS) & St Mary's Church in June (50% to NGS).
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-18:00

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 in Church House, High St (Apr) & St Mary's Church (June). Refreshments in aid of RDA (Riding for the Disabled) in Apr (50% to NGS) & St Mary's Church in June (50% to NGS).
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access only at Barry's Close, Cop Close, Manor House in April, and Cop Close, Tompson's Farm, 19 Wainswrights in June.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Long Crendon Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Long Crendon 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Long Crendon Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Long Crendon 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.