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Southwood Hall

Explore 1½ acres of secluded grounds surrounding this historic property. Spot the Alice in Wonderland sculptures in the Secret Walled Garden around a dipping pool and fountain. Enjoy teas in the formal front garden and parterre. View extensive driveway flowerbeds. Meander through the orchard, meadow, greenhouse and raised beds and marvel at the extensive composting area! Gardens continually developing under head gardener Justin Lowe.

Owner Info

Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall

About Southwood Hall

Southwood Hall is a historically significant grade 2 listed building dating from 1660 (not open). The gardens and grounds have been created since the houses recent restoration to sympathetically blend in and are in continual development under the guidance of head gardener Justin Lowe. There is a secret walled garden brimming with an eclectic variety of planting along with Alice in Wonderland sculpltures and a dipping pool with fountain. Beyond this is the Orchard with a developing wildflower meadow beneath, the extensive composting area and greenhouse which lead you to the eight large raised beds which are planted up for seasonal interest. The formal front garden has been designed with an Euonymous parterre and softened with natural planting. Beyond the front garden is the paddock, planted with a variety of interesting trees and several sculptures. There are long borders along the extensive rear driveway which are especially attractive in the Spring.

Paths and driveway are gravel, site is mostly level, extensive areas of grass, walled garden is accessed by two small steps with a portable ramp available if required, further gravel paths. Plenty of seating

Plant stall and homemade refreshments available on the day

Regretfully no card transactions available owing to poor data connection.

Location details

Southwood Hall,
Cottingham,
North Humberside,
HU16 5AJ

Directions to Southwood Hall
Two entrances: Burton Rd and from Southwood Rd, along Southwood Gardens. On street parking only.

Southwood Hall openings

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access possible in the grounds with assistance, all paths are gravel/grass, ramp available to access walled garden (2 steps).
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Southwood Hall at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Southwood Hall. 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 Southwood Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Southwood Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

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