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Stockcross House

Romantic 2 acre garden set around a former rectory (not open). Deep mixed borders with emphasis on strong, complementary colour combinations. Large orangery, wisteria and clematis clad pergola, folly with pond reflecting the church tower. Croquet lawn and pavilion. Naturalistic planting and pond on lower level. Small stumpery, fernery and kitchen garden.

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Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House
Stockcross House

About Stockcross House

A romantic two acre garden set around a Grade 2 listed former Rectory (not open) and designed to create vistas from every part of the garden of the impressive Victorian church tower of St. John’s which dominates the space.

Created and developed over the last 30 years on two levels with many deep mixed borders, a rich variety of trees, shrubs and perennials and a small Stumpery/Fernery with gate designed by Melissa Cole. A large Orangery with vines, a long wisteria and clematis clad Pergola leads to steps down to the lower garden where a small cascade falls into a naturalistic pond with several places to sit and contemplate.

A double pair of red ornamental gates, also by Melissa Cole and created to celebrate a Ruby Wedding anniversary, were featured on BBC Countryfile and lead to a Reflecting Pond designed to mirror the church tower and Folly. Also a croquet lawn with long rose clad wall and Pavilion. Path to greenhouse and Kitchen Garden. Featured in BBC Gardeners’ World September 2023 (Ep 24).
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Plants from garden for sale.

Stockcross House features

  • Cashless
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Stockcross House,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
RG20 8LP

Directions to Stockcross House
M4 J13, A34(S). After 3m exit A4(W) to Hungerford. At 2nd r'about take B4000, 1m to Stockcross, 2nd L into Church Rd. Coach parking available.

Stockcross House 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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 May to 1 September for groups of between 20 and 40.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access with some gravelled areas.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Stockcross House at this time.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at Stockcross House are accessible to wheelchair users.

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