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Oakdene

A village garden with a variety of features. Trees and shrubs, herbaceous and annual flowers, vegetable beds, and a glasshouse containing both annuals and perennials, ornamental and food crops. Orchard and beehives, with honey for sale. A display of historical documents about the house, garden, and the village.

Owner Info

  • Mr Tim Marshall
Oakdene
Oakdene
Oakdene
Oakdene
Oakdene
Oakdene

About Oakdene

The garden at Oakdene in the Isle of Wight village of Rookley is a mixture of vegetable plots, flower beds and lawns. There is an orchard that is home to a variety of wildflowers during the seasons and occasional visits from red squirrels. There is a pond with goldfish, newts and frogs. There is an apiary and two glasshouses. Two trellises supporting Seagull roses are particularly attractive at certain times of the year. In 2020 it was the winner of a local “Best Garden” award.
The house was built during the 1840s and there are handwritten documents going back to the original purchase of the land in October 1845.
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Oakdene features

Location details

Oakdene,
Main Road,
Ventnor,
Isle of Wight,
PO38 3NH

Directions to Oakdene
Oakdene is next to Rookley Old School on the Shanklin side & almost opp Niton Rd. Parking will be signed.

Oakdene openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Oakdene.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-16:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Oakdene.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access via a concrete slope from the drive to the back garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Oakdene. 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.

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

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

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