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Rackleys

Rackleys was a farm built in the 1700s and has been lovingly restored into a wedding and events venue. It is set in 7 acres of stunning gardens with sweeping views over the Chilterns. The gardens boast a wide range of flowering trees and shrubs as well as roses, herbaceous perennials and bulbs that provide continuous colour throughout the yr.

Owner Info

  • Nick & Wendy Sargent
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About Rackleys

The formal planting of the courtyard contrasts with the more relaxed planting of the main lawn and surrounding gardens. The courtyard is dominated by espalier chanticleer pear trees and clipped yew underplanted with roses, lavender, salvia and penstemon. These are complimented by a restored millstone water feature as an added sensory attraction.
The main lawn has deep herbaceous borders punctuated by flowering trees. Tall calamagrostis and miscanthus grasses are mixed with cirsium, veronicastrum, scabious, geums, gaura and perovskias for a relaxed and flowing view.
Our carparks are planted with amelanchier, crab apples and hawthorn. These are surrounded by beds of tall grasses, hydrangeas, stipas, nepetas and teucrium.
The recently restored farmhouse that offers accommodation to Rackleys guests has a newly planted small, cosy garden planted with pittosporums, cornus, iris, erigeron and gladiolus byzantinus.
Join us for a serene afternoon, where you can take in the breathtaking meadow views before indulging in a delightful afternoon tea. Relax in our beautifully restored barn or soak up the atmosphere on the York terrace.
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Website:

https://rackleys.co.uk

Rackleys features

Location details

Rackleys,
High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,
HP14 3PP

Directions to Rackleys
In Marlow head SE on A4155 Marlow Rd, take 1st exit Dean St/Marlow Rd B482, after 5½m turn L. From M40 J5 exit to Stokenchurch on A40, after ½m turn R into Marlow Rd B482, after 4m turn R.

Rackleys 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 Tea, coffee & cake. Wine, beer & soft drinks.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to the meadow is via a grass pathway.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

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

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

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