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Shipton Court Water Gardens

The formal gardens at the Jacobean Shipton Court were extensively remodelled around 1905 by landscape gardeners James Pulham and Son to inc a 60 metre long canal planted with water lilies fed by a cascade from the higher swimming pool to the south. Both pools are surrounded with Yorkstone paving and Cotswold dry stone retaining walls supporting the cascading flower borders. The various levels are linked by stone steps and paths with lawns, extensive topiary and hedges, primarily of yew and box providing evergreen structure throughout the year. Exuberantly planted mixed borders give seasonal colour. Mature trees provide areas for shade tolerant plants and the gardens inc 200 year old mulberry and sequoia trees. The Rose Garden replanted in 2020 is a haven of scent and colour. A 2½ metre high Cotswold stone buttressed retaining wall with stone balls provides the backdrop to a long border of climbers, shrub roses and perennials which provides colour throughout the year.

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  • Mr Richard Polatch
Shipton Court Water Gardens
Shipton Court Water Gardens
Shipton Court Water Gardens
Shipton Court Water Gardens

About Shipton Court Water Gardens

The formal gardens at the Jacobean Shipton Court were extensively remodelled around 1905 by landscape gardeners James Pulham and Son to inc a 60 metre long canal planted with water lilies fed by a cascade from the higher swimming pool to the south. Both pools are surrounded with Yorkstone paving and Cotswold dry stone retaining walls supporting the cascading flower borders. The various levels are linked by stone steps and paths with lawns, extensive topiary and hedges, primarily of yew and box providing evergreen structure throughout the year. Exuberantly planted mixed borders give seasonal colour. Mature trees provide areas for shade tolerant plants and the gardens inc 200 year old mulberry and sequoia trees. The Rose Garden replanted in 2020 is a haven of scent and colour. A 2½ metre high Cotswold stone buttressed retaining wall with stone balls provides the backdrop to a long border of climbers, shrub roses and perennials which provides colour throughout the year.

Shipton Court Water Gardens features

Location details

Shipton Court Water Gardens,
Chipping Norton,
Oxfordshire,
OX7 6DG

Directions to Shipton Court Water Gardens
On leaving the cricket club, cross the road and turn L, continue past the entrance to the Jacobean manor house (not open), follow the tall wall. At the end of the wall the entrance is on your R.

Shipton Court Water Gardens openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Shipton Court Water Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Shipton Court Water Gardens. 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 Shipton Court Water Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Shipton Court Water Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Shipton Court Water Gardens is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.