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Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries

4 acre woodland garden originating from worked out gravel pits in the 1950s, offering interest year-round, but particularly in spring and autumn. Attached to a large nursery that offers for sale a wide selection of homegrown trees, shrubs, conifers, perennials, hedging plants, fruit trees and bushes.

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Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries

About Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries

MacPennys Woodland Gardens originate from worked out gravel pits and are therefore on many different levels. The indigenous trees have been allowed to mature offering shelter and some shade to the many precious plants underneath. First planted in the 1950s the gardens are continually evolving, with some essential manual help along the way but consequently are a little on the wild side which adds to the magic, encouraging a host of birds and insects. There is hardly a day in the year when birdsong is not heard. The soil is naturally lime free, therefore ideal for growing camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons, azaleas, all flowering in succession from January – June, and Japanese Acers to name just a few. Most colourful during spring and again in autumn, there is always something to spark interest all yr-round. The Woodland Gardens offer a ‘Living Catalogue’ to the attached nursery where many of the plants seen growing in the gardens are propagated and grown on to be offered for sale to the visiting public. Awarded large gold for our display stand at The New Forest Show (July 2024)
The Robins Nest Tearoom offers locally made cakes, teas, coffees all day, with breakfast & light lunches served 9.30am-2pm.

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https://www.macpennys.co.uk

Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries features

Location details

Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries,
Christchurch,
Hampshire,
BH23 8DB

Directions to Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries
From Crown Pub Xrd in Bransgore take Burley Rd, following sign for Thorney Hill & Burley. Entrance ½m on R.

Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries openings

No opening times available.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access on grass and gravel paths. Can be bumpy with tree roots and, muddy in winter.
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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 Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries. 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 Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries are accessible to wheelchair users.

Macpennys Woodland Garden & Nurseries is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.