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Nynehead Court

Nynehead Court was the home of the Sandford family from 1590-1902. The 14 acres of gardens are noted for specimen trees, and there will be a garden tour with the Head Gardener at 2pm (pls wear suitable footwear). Nynehead is now a private residential care home. The garden combines Victorian formality with natural style further into the parkland inc spring bulbs in managed grassland.

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Nynehead Court
Nynehead Court
Nynehead Court
Nynehead Court
Nynehead Court
Nynehead Court

About Nynehead Court

Garden tour with the head gardener at 2. 00pm Partial wheelchair access: cobbled yards, gentle slopes, chipped paths, liable to puddle during or after rain. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing.

A Historic England garden of national importance, Nynehead won a landscape heritage award in 2007 from Taunton Deane Borough Council.

Nynehead Court features

  • 1927 Garden
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Nynehead Court,
Wellington,
Somerset,
TA21 0BN

Directions to Nynehead Court
M5 J26 B3187 towards Wellington. R on r’about marked Nynehead & Poole, follow lane for 1m, take Milverton turning at fork, turning into Chipley Rd.

Nynehead Court openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee, squash & biscuits available.
Admission Adult: £6.50
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 8 January to 16 December for groups of between 10 and 30.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £8.50
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access: cobbled yards, gentle slopes, chipped paths, liable to puddle during or after rain.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  Nynehead Court. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Nynehead Court. 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.

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

Yes. Nynehead Court 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.