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Madams

Two acre country woodland garden with far-reaching views. The garden is still developing with a variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, wildflower area with an abundance of common spotted orchids, small formal pond and small veg patch. Mature trees and areas left wild for nature. As parking is limited at garden, please park in village and walk up Eden's Hill approx 350m through wood (steep in places).

Owner Info

  • Phil & Pauline Cooke
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About Madams

Madams was destroyed in a fire in 1930 and was rebuilt in 1932. The owners from the late 1930s to 1969, Mr and Mrs Neilson, developed the garden and many invoices for plants and garden items from the period have been preserved along with some photos and a small garden diary. The Neilson were also good friends with the World War II artist Paul Nash who spent many hours at the house and also painted a view from the attic window towards the Malvern Hills. On moving to Madams in 1995 much of the original garden had been lost to time with only a number of mature trees, summer house and the pond remaining, with most of the garden being laid to lawn or unkept. Over the past 8 years many borders have been re-introduced and added to. Common Spotted Orchids make a spectacular show in late May and early June in an area left and managed as a small flower meadow. Peonies and Hydrangeas love the damp heavy clay soil with roses, hardy perennials and grasses leading us into Summer. The garden is still evolving with many areas still to develop with time and inspiration.

Website:

https://www.upleadon-village.co.uk/madams-ngs

Madams features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Madams,
Newent,
Gloucestershire,
GL18 1EE

Directions to Madams
At Xrds L to Eden's Hill. Gloucester A40 to Ross-on-Wye, R B4215 to Newent, 3.4m R onto Gloucester Rd. 2.8m to Xrds. Limited parking at garden.

Madams 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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Friends of St Mary's Upleadon (FOSMU).
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access possible with gravel on drive, grass slopes and some steps. Some disabled parking at the house.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Madams at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Madams is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.