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Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden

The arboretum and garden cover approx 15 acres with extensive views towards Stow-on-the-Wold and beyond. The arboretum began in 2009 and has been extensively developed over the years. There is an array of 650 different trees, particularly oaks as well as sorbus and limes and many magnolias, dogwoods, walnuts, birches and liquidambars.

Owner Info

  • Tom Heywood-Lonsdale
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden

About Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden

The arboretum has cut paths all around for easy walking, albeit not always even. Stow Cottage (not open) is surrounded by the garden with trees and large deep borders with many rare shrubs as well as roses and daphnes.

The arboretum began in 2009 and has been extensively developed over the years. There is an array of 500 trees inc different oaks, sorbus and limes as well as many magnolias, dogwoods, walnuts, birches and liquidambars.

Website:

https://www.stowcott.co.uk

Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden,
Chipping Norton,
Oxfordshire,
OX7 6NP

Directions to Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden
Parking: use postcode OX7 6NP & parking will be sign posted from William Smith Cl.

Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden 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: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:30

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 Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Stow Cottage Arboretum & Garden 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.