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The Barn

Several contrasting areas: an enclosed courtyard, with paving and raised tanks of water; a more open area laid out within a formal framework comprising a wide range of herbaceous perennials and shrubs tolerant of generally dry conditions; a large area of naturalistic planting as well as wildflower meadows and an exotic meadow.

Owner Info

  • Sue & Tom Stuart-Smith
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About The Barn

The garden at The Barn Serge Hill has been made since 1987 by Sue and Tom Stuart-Smith. It has been a source of inspiration for Sue’s celebrated book “The Well Gardened Mind” and for Tom’s work as a landscape designer. The site began as an open, windy, hilltop, devoid of trees. There are now several contrasting areas, an enclosed Courtyard and a more open area laid out within a formal framework comprising a wide range of herbaceous perennials and shrubs tolerant of generally dry conditions. To the east of this is an acre of meadow, comprising mainly North American plants and close by this is a greenhouse and vegetable garden. The garden is set in attractive open countryside, particularly surprising for its location 25 miles from Central London. It is surrounded by 5 acres of wildflower meadow on the edge of which there is a wildlife pond

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Website:

https://www.tomstuartsmith.co.uk/our-work/toms-garden

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Location details

The Barn,
Bedmond,
Hertfordshire,
WD5 0RZ

The Barn openings

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

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Barn at this time.

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

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

Sorry, The Barn does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Barn 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.