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The Hollow, Blandford Forum

Hillside cottage garden built on chalk, about ⅓ acre with an interesting variety of plants in borders that line the numerous sloping pathways. Water features for wildlife and well placed seating areas to sit back and enjoy the views. Productive fruit and vegetable garden in converted paddock with raised beds and greenhouses. A high maintenance garden which is constantly evolving.

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The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum
The Hollow, Blandford Forum

About The Hollow, Blandford Forum

This high-maintenance garden has been renovated from an old hillside garden and contains dry stone walls created from local greensand, with flints used as border edging. The sloping narrow pathways are bordered by an interesting variety of plantings. Hellebores and bulbs set the early scene followed by an eruption of colour in mid to late June from herbaceous perennials, roses and shrubs, which gradually fades as the year progresses. Fruit and vegetables in raised beds grown for the kitchen are inter-planted with flowers, the two productive greenhouses over-winter tender plants, raise seedlings and cuttings, then tomatoes, herbs and other vegetables. Wild life is encouraged and there are resident slow-worms, hedgehogs, frogs, newts and toads throughout the garden, damsel and dragon flies flit over the main pond and its plantings. Different areas of interest have been created to accommodate a diversity of plants, including a small fernery/stumpery, miniature hosta sinks, herb garden and rockeries. A garden which is constantly evolving with new and unusual plants regularly added. Featured recently in Amateur Gardening magazine.

The Hollow, Blandford Forum features

Location details

The Hollow,
Blandford Forum,
Blandford Forum,
Dorset,
DT11 8NJ

Directions to The Hollow, Blandford Forum
Follow signs on A350 to Iwerne Minster. Turn off at Talbot Inn, cont straight to The Chalk, bear R along Watery Lane for parking in Parish Field on R. 5 min uphill walk to house.

The Hollow, Blandford Forum 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 cakes & gluten-free available.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 cakes & gluten-free available.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 cakes & gluten-free available.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Slopes, narrow gravel paths and steep steps, so regret not suitable for wheelchairs or limited mobility.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Hollow, Blandford Forum at this time.

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

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

Sorry, The Hollow, Blandford Forum does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Hollow, Blandford Forum 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.