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Squirrels

Plantsman's small town environmental garden, landscaped with small ponds with ducks and 7ft waterfall. Interlinked through abutilons to Moroccan, Japanese, Italianate, Spanish, tropical areas. Specialising in fruit peaches, figs, kiwi. Tender plants inc bananas, tree fern, Brugmansia, many lantanas. Collection of dahlias, abutilons, bougainvillea. Environmental and superclass gold medal winners.

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About Squirrels

New Moroccan Area. Colourful pergolas, many clematis, Over 20 different sub-tropical abutilons. Perennial borders. Many nesting boxes, ducks on slug patrol. Water features and small bog garden. 27 cleverly hidden rainwater storage containers, one 4x2x1m. Many environmentally friendly water features and a waterfall. Large, disguised compost heaps. Home-made solar hot-water panels. Large solar electric p.v. system. Advice on fruit pruning. Level garden with lots of seating. Sculptures, topiary. palm trees. Featured on BBC Gardeners’ World & Radio 4, Gardeners’ Question Time, BBC Radio Devon, in local newspaper and Devon Life. Torbay in Bloom Environmentally Friendly Garden and Superclass gold medal winners.

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Location details

Squirrels,
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ2 7NS

Directions to Squirrels
From Newton Abbot take A380 to Torquay. After ASDA store on L turn L at T-lights up Old Woods Hill. 1st L into Barton Rd. Bungalow 200yds on L. Also could turn by B&Q. Parking nearby.

Squirrels openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Save the Children.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Save the Children.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 25 June to 4 August.

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

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Regret no wheelchair access.
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FAQs

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

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

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Squirrels, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Squirrels does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Squirrels 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.