Gardens in Somerset

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 77 of the best private gardens in Somerset.

Your visits raise important funds for charitable causes across the UK through admissions, teas and cake - and in the majority of gardens children go free!

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners who freely give their time and energy to open their beautiful gardens with the National Garden Scheme we were able to donate over £3.4 million to vital nursing and health charities last year. We hope to top this in 2024 with yet more beautiful gardens open in Somerset for you to visit this year.

Highlights

77

Private Gardens to visit in Somerset
35

Historical Gardens in Somerset
43

Dog Friendly Gardens in Somerset
10

Child Friendly Gardens in Somerset

Browse our garden map to view all the gardens opening in Somerset in the next 28 days. You can change the date range or location to help you find what you are looking for.

The gardens below are listed in alphabetical order and some may have completed their openings for the year. You can view gardens open in Somerset within a specific time range here.

1 Sunnyside

1 Sunnyside, BS9 1BQ

1 Tucker Close

1 Tucker Close, BA11 5LS

10 Flingers Lane

10 Flingers Lane, BA9 9LE

165 Newbridge Hill

165 Newbridge Hill, BA1 3PX

46 Nunney Road

46 Nunney Road, BA11 4LE

5 The Cedars

5 The Cedars, BA11 2FF

61 Nunney Road

61 Nunney Road, BA11 4LA

84 Weymouth Road

84 Weymouth Road, BA11 1HJ

9 Catherston Close

9 Catherston Close, BA11 4HR

Abbey Farm

Abbey Farm, TA15 6UA

Avalon

Avalon, TA19 0PT

Babbs Farm

Babbs Farm, TA9 4RF

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FAQs

Which gardens in Somerset offer plants for sale?

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please select the ‘Plants for sale’ filter above or visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: Perham House, Wick Farm, Wick Gardens.

What are the best gardens in Somerset to see autumn colours?

Our database has at least 14 gardens in Somerset that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Perham House, 46 Nunney Road, Avalon.

Are group visits possible in Somerset gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; Highclere, Hollam House, 10 Flingers Lane have recently been listed with National Garden Scheme. Please use the filters above to find more and make sure to check which gardens allow group visits by arrangement only.

Are there gardens that facilitate access to wheelchair users?

Absolutely. National Garden Scheme currently lists 48 gardens in Somerset that strive to ensure that all visitors are able to enjoy a positive experience. Please try and keep to the paths, particularly in wet conditions, and make sure to read each garden's information to make the best of your visit. You can identify a wheelchair friendly garden by selecting the ‘wheelchair accessible’ option from the filter above, or when you see the wheelchair symbol on the garden listing.

What types of plants can be found in Somerset gardens?

Somerset boasts a wide variety of local and exotic plants, to suit most plant lovers in all seasons. We currently list 9 bluebell gardens, 16 gardens with naturalised daffodils, 21 gardens offering hundreds of eye-catching dahlias, 46 fragrant rose gardens, 18 tulip gardens, and 9 gardens with snowdrops, as well as 47 wildlife gardens. You can use the filters above to search by plant type.