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River Barn

3 acre garden in a sublime river setting as part of former model farm. Planting commenced 2007 to create an arboretum with specimen trees, wildflower meadows and large wildlife pond. Colourful walled courtyard garden with pond, rose pergola, mosaics and rich planting. Formal terraced lawn, pinetum with prairie style planting, stone circle, fruit and vegetable garden, leading to the River Avon.

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River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn
River Barn

About River Barn

A garden for enthusiasts of trees and wild flowers, river settings and wildlife – imbellished by beautifully designed courtyard garden with cottage-style planting. Some rare trees, and bee orchids in the meadows.

Dragonflies breeding in wildlife pond. Wildflower areas teeming with butterflies, moths, honey bees, solitary bees and bumblebees. River has swans, ducks, moorhens, dabchicks and kingfishers.

River Barn features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Picnics
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

River Barn,
Malmesbury,
Wiltshire,
SN16 9LZ

Directions to River Barn
From Malmesbury r'about, take Wootton Bassett road (B4042) for approx ½m. L immed after Sir Bernard Lovell turning.

River Barn 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.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 10:00-18:00

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.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £3.00
Opening times 10:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Courtyard garden and first third of the main garden is easily accessed by wheelchair.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at River Barn at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  River Barn. 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 River Barn are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. River Barn 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.