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Stowey Gardens

These gardens continue to attract visitors from near and far, and offer a broad spectrum of interest, styles and developments each year. The visitor's senses are aroused by the sights, scents and wide diversity of the gardens in this tiny, ancient village. There are abundant collections of mature trees and shrubs and ample seating within tranquil areas of the gardens, often with glorious views. Visitors enjoy the flower-packed borders and pots, roses, topiary, hydrangeas, exotic garden, many unusual trees and shrubs, orchards, vegetables, ponds, specialist sweet peas, lawns and a ha-ha. There is something of interest for everyone, all within a few minutes walk of the car park at Dormers.

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Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens
Stowey Gardens

About Stowey Gardens

Each garden has its own very different style and planting. These range from the tranquil calm of Stowey Mead, with its mature trees and topiary; to Manor Farm’s extensive views from its lavender edged lawns to the Mendips; to the rockery bank at Vicarage Cottage; and to the exuberant, Christopher Lloyd inspired, exotic beds at Dormers. The visitor’s senses will be aroused by the sights and scents and amazing diversity of these delightful gardens in the tiny, ancient village of Stowey. Our gardens attract many returning visitors!

Stowey Gardens features

Location details

Stowey Gardens,
Bristol,
Somerset,
BS39 5TL

Directions to Stowey Gardens
From Chelwood r'about take A368 to Weston-s-Mare. At Stowey Xrds turn R to car park, 150yds down lane, ample off road parking opp Dormers. Limited disabled parking at each garden which will be signed.

Stowey 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 at Stowey Mead (cash only for refreshments & plants). Refreshments & plants in aid of Stowey Church.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access restricted in places, many grassed areas in each garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Stowey Gardens. 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 Stowey Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Stowey Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Stowey 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.