Southill Park first opened its gates to NGS visitors in 1927 as one of the inaugural NGS gardens. This is a large garden with mature trees and flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders, a formal rose garden, sunken garden, ponds and kitchen garden. It is on the south side of the 1795 Palladian house. The parkland was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. A large conservatory houses the tropical collection.
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Southill Park 1st opened its gates to NGS visitors in 1927 as one of the inaugural NGS gardens. A large garden with mature trees and flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders, a formal rose garden, sunken garden, ponds and kitchen garden. It is on the south side of the 1795 Palladian house. The parkland was designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. A large conservatory houses the tropical collection.
Southill Park,
nr Biggleswade,
Bedfordshire,
SG18 9LL
Directions to Southill Park
On the outskirts of the village of Southill, 5m from the A1.
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.
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Read moreYes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Southill Park at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Southill Park. 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 Southill Park, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Southill Park are accessible to wheelchair users.
Southill Park is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
