Monmouth Gardens

About Monmouth Gardens

The Monmouth Gardens group go from strength to strength, now with six very different gardens all opening on the same day.
The Nelson Garden dates back to Roman times and when Lord Nelson visited Monmouth in 1802 he took tea there with Lady Hamilton. The memorial pavilion (1840) marks this visit.
St Johns, Glendower St is a beautiful, classic walled garden with views over Chippenham Fields and has undergone sympathetic restoration in recent years. It has a sunken central lawn and deep herbaceous borders. There are several mature trees of note. Entrance to both these gardens is via Chippenham Fields.
Cornwall House garden is joining the Monmouth group in 2024. The garden dates back to the 17th century and is the last remaining privately occupied house in the main shopping street of Monmouth. The garden is a beautiful example of a walled garden with an adjoining kitchen garden with espalier fruit trees. Access to the garden is via Monnow Street carpark.
North Parade House, Hereford Road is a surprisingly large and secluded walled garden with mature specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a productive kitchen garden. Round the corner from North Parade House is another new garden owned by garden designer, Cheryl Cummings. She is in the process of re-wilding her garden and has developed a large pond. The result is a delightful garden which is a real contrast to the formality of walled gardens. The pond area attracts wildlife and is a tranquil spot to sit and rest.
Mansard House, Vine Acre lies approximately ½m from the town up the Hereford Road. Spectacular views of the Skirrid and the Black Mountains from this contemporary garden which features an architectural planting scheme and striking sculpture. To ensure visitors find all these hidden gems the organiser has produced an easy to use map to support the opening.