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The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence

A six acre garden set in mature landscape around Elizabethan Manor House (not open). A one acre walled garden inc glasshouses, fruit and vegetables, double herbaceous borders, rose and herb beds. Herbaceous perennial island beds, topiary specimens. Parterre and temple pond garden surround the house. Gates and water features by Arc Angel. Garden designed by Julie Toll.

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The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence

About The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence

A six acre garden set in mature landscape around Elizabethan Manor House (not open). A one acre walled garden inc glasshouses, fruit and vegetables, double herbaceous borders, rose and herb beds. Herbaceous perennial island beds, topiary specimens. Parterre and temple pond garden surround the house. Gates and water features by Arc Angel. Garden designed by Julie Toll.

Produce for sale. Regional Finalist, The English Garden Magazine’s The Nation’s Favourite Gardens, 2023

The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence features

  • Cashless
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • SGD Designed Garden
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

The Manor House,
Ayot St Lawrence,
Welwyn,
Hertfordshire,
AL6 9BP

Directions to The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence
20 mins J4 A1M. Take B653 Wheathampstead. Turn into Codicote Rd follow signs to Shaws Corner. Parking in field, short walk to garden. A disabled drop-off point is available at the end of the drive.

The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence 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, tea and coffee.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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, tea and coffee.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • The drop off point is 5 min walk from the garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.