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Rooksnest

Approx 10 acre, exceptionally fine traditional English garden. Rose garden, herbaceous garden, pond garden, herb garden, fruit, vegetable and cutting garden and glasshouses. Many specimen trees and fine shrubs, orchard and terraces. Garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Limited WC facilities.

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About Rooksnest

Approx 10 acre, exceptionally fine traditional English garden. Rose garden, herbaceous garden, pond garden, herb garden, fruit, vegetable and cutting garden and glasshouses. Many specimen trees and fine shrubs, orchard and terraces. Garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Limited WC facilities.

Location details

Rooksnest,
Lambourn Woodlands,
Berkshire,
RG17 7SB

Directions to Rooksnest
From M4 J14, take A338 Wantage Rd, turn 1st L onto B4000 (Ermin St). Rooksnest signed after 3m.

Rooksnest 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 Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:30

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 Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 26 June for groups of between 15 and 50.

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

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Most areas have step free wheelchair access, although surfaces consist of gravel and mowed grass.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Rooksnest. 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 Rooksnest are accessible to wheelchair users.

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