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The Laskett Gardens

The Laskett, Britain’s great autobiographical gardens, created in celebration of their life and times, by Sir Roy Strong CH and his late wife Julia Trevelyan Oman CBE. The gardens were begun in 1974 and have continued to evolve ever since. They are the creative fruit of a happy marriage between two people who were at the centre of the arts for much of the latter half of the C20.

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About The Laskett Gardens

The Laskett Gardens are one of Britain’s great autobiographical gardens. Over almost four decades the historian, Sir Roy Strong, and his late wife, the designer Dr Julia Trevelyan Oman, transformed a four-acre field into a series of stunning garden rooms, vistas, ascents and descents. These include a rose garden, pleached lime avenue, orchard, Colonnade Court, knot garden, fountains, statuary and parterres as well as a spectacular array of topiary and rich herbaceous and prairie style borders & the stunning new Belvedere – a tower from which to view the gardens on high. Uniquely, the garden tells the story of both their marriage and their creative lives in the arts and continues to evolve as in a painting that is never finished. In January 2021 Sir Roy Strong donated his beautiful garden to the charity Perennial.

Speaking about his decision to leave his Gardens to Perennial, Sir Roy said:

“It is no secret that the creation of the Gardens was a shared passion with my late wife and that they will remain a monument to a marriage. Now that we have opened to the public that passion is shared with the thousands of visitors each year which we welcome. I am heartened that that will continue and also that the Gardens will continue to change and develop in the future. I see it not only as a bequest to Perennial but also to the county of Herefordshire’.

Website:

https://www.perennial.org.uk

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Location details

The Laskett Gardens,
Much Birch,
Herefordshire,
HR2 8HZ

Directions to The Laskett Gardens
On A49, midway between Ross-on-Wye & Hereford, turn into Laskett Ln towards Hoarwithy. The drive is approx 350yds on L.

The Laskett Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £12.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £12.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • The garden’s uneven surfaces, grassed areas, narrow paths and gravel walkways make many areas unsuitable for wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Laskett Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

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

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

Yes. The Laskett 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.