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Three town gardens in adjacent roads within easy walking distance, off St Ronan's Road. Victorian houses (not open) where the owners have created peaceful green spaces about 700 metres from Southsea promenade. 35 and 67 Gains Road are small gardens designed and planted with artistic flair by the owners, inc ferns, bamboo and sculpture. The creative gardeners are keen plantspeople and have made the very most of the limited space in both front and rear gardens with planting of an exceptional standard. 28 St Ronan’s Avenue (145ft by 25ft) is divided into different areas inc a wildflower meadow and pond. Agaves and echeverias grow in drier sandy parts. Planting is a mixture of traditional and tender plants inc puya, echiums, and tree ferns. Tulips feature in April and alliums in May and June. Recycled items are used to create sculptures.

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About Southsea Gardens

Three town gardens in adjacent roads within easy walking distance, off St Ronan's Road. Victorian houses (not open) where the owners have created peaceful green spaces about 700 metres from Southsea promenade. 35 and 67 Gains Road are small gardens designed and planted with artistic flair by the owners, inc ferns, bamboo and sculpture. The creative gardeners are keen plantspeople and have made the very most of the limited space in both front and rear gardens with planting of an exceptional standard. 28 St Ronan’s Avenue (145ft by 25ft) is divided into different areas inc a wildflower meadow and pond. Agaves and echeverias grow in drier sandy parts. Planting is a mixture of traditional and tender plants inc puya, echiums, and tree ferns. Tulips feature in April and alliums in May and June. Recycled items are used to create sculptures.

Southsea Gardens features

  • Cashless
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Town Garden
  • Tulips
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Southsea Gardens,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO4 0PR

Directions to Southsea Gardens
Parking in Craneswater School, St Ronan's Rd, off Albert Rd. Follow signs from Albert Rd or Canoe Lake on seafront.

Southsea Gardens 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 (Apr & May) & Wine (July) at 28 St Ronan's Avenue.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:30

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 Home-made teas (Apr & May) & Wine (July) at 28 St Ronan's Avenue.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 17:00-20:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Southsea Gardens at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Southsea Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Southsea Gardens 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.