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Musbury Barton

This 6 acre garden surrounds a traditional Devon longhouse. It is planted with much imagination. There are many rare and unusual things to see, inc over 2000 roses. A stream in a steep valley tumbles through the garden. Visit the avenue of horse chestnuts and other interesting trees. There are lots of bridges and steps. Enjoy the many vantage points in this unusual garden with a surprise round every corner.

Owner Info

  • Lt Col Anthony Drake
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
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Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton
Musbury Barton

About Musbury Barton

This 6 acre garden was started in 1947. It has been changed and developed ever since to suit the owners’ tastes. It has never been professionally designed. The trees and shrubs are now well established. Some are rare or unusual. There are over 2000 roses of many varieties spread round the garden. A stream runs all the way from the top to the bottom. There are many steps and bridges. The garden provides colour and interest all the year. There is always something to give pleasure,

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Musbury Barton features

Location details

Musbury Barton,
Axminster,
Devon,
EX13 8BB

Directions to Musbury Barton
Turn E into village, follow yellow signs. Garden next to church, parking for 12 cars, otherwise park on road in village.

Musbury Barton 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 Musbury Church.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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. Refreshments in aid of Musbury Church.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Musbury Barton. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Musbury Barton does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

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