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Milton Lodge

This garden is a must for garden lovers, well worth a visit. Land transformed into architectural terraces capitalising on views of Wells Cathedral and Vale of Avalon. A Grade II terraced garden restored to its former glory by the owner's parents, who moved here in 1960, replacing the orchard with a collection of ornamental trees, specimen trees and yew hedges.

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Milton Lodge
Milton Lodge
Milton Lodge
Milton Lodge
Milton Lodge
Milton Lodge

About Milton Lodge

Garden conceived around 1900 by Mr Tudway Quilter’s grandfather, Charles Tudway, who transformed the sloping ground to west of house into the existing series of architectural terraces, specifically to capitalise on the glorious views of the Cathedral and the Vale of Avalon, clothing them with a profusion of plants some of which are still thriving today. After the ravages of two World Wars, the garden was restored to its former glory by current owner’s parents who came to live here in 1960. They proceeded to reseed lawns, reshape yew hedges, create new mixed, herbaceous and shrub borders and replace the old orchard with a raised collection of ornamental trees. Just across the Old Bristol Road is our 7-acre woodland garden, known locally as ‘The Combe’, also restored with new trees and shrubs planted on the valley floor as well as the steep banks either side. The Combe is a natural peaceful contrast to the formal terraced garden at Milton Lodge across the road. Both share the advantages of interesting topography, fine old trees and lovely vistas of the Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

Website:

https://www.miltonlodgegardens.co.uk

Milton Lodge features

Location details

Milton Lodge,
Wells,
Somerset,
BA5 3AQ

Directions to Milton Lodge
From A39 Bristol-Wells, turn N up Old Bristol Rd; car park 1st gate on L signed.

Milton Lodge 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. (cash only). Children 14 & under free entry to garden. Discount/membership/prepaid vouchers not accepted on our 3 National Garden Scheme charity days.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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. (cash only). Children 14 & under free entry to garden. Discount/membership/prepaid vouchers not accepted on our 3 National Garden Scheme charity days.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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. (cash only). Children 14 & under free entry to garden. Discount/membership/prepaid vouchers not accepted on our 3 National Garden Scheme charity days.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs/pushchairs or those with limited mobility due to slopes and differing levels.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Milton Lodge, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Milton Lodge does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Milton Lodge 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.