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The Mount

The garden is set in a total of eight acres. Three acres of formal gardens and five acres woodland planted in 2003. The formal gardens are divided into nine separate areas. The lawns are edged with mixed planting for different seasons from snowdrops, spring bulb displays through the summer plants and shrubs. There are many surprising statues and sculptures throughout the grounds.

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About The Mount

When we moved to the Mount in 1998 it had been used as a nursery with greenhouses, boiler room and chicken runs. There was no planting and some rough area of lawn, so we began our plan to turn it into a home and garden.

We started by dividing the land into nine separate areas and worked on one area at a time and in 2003 we took back the 5 acre field which had been rented to a local farmer and planted the woodland with 1100 saplings. Now matured it has a central carriage drive and pathways through for a tranquil walk.

In the formal gardens we have over 100 statues and works of art many of which you will find very surprising and fun. For children visiting we have created an A3 double sided sheet with 60 different pictures for the children to search out. Apart from a formal fountain and informal pools through the grounds we also display over 40 baskets and troughs with summer planting.
We promise our visitors a warm welcome and the chance to spend time in our large but very different garden.

We have three large dogs (poodle/ labrador cross) and they very much enjoy the garden and meeting all our visitors
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Location details

The Mount,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM19 5HT

Directions to The Mount
From Harlow, pass the high street on your R. 300 metres you will see yellow signs on R. From the stn, turn R at T-Junc. 300 metres on R.

The Mount 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 Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from March to August for groups of 15+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Fully accessible for wheelchairs and scooter users. There are two steps to WC. Regret no WC access for wheelchair users.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. The Mount 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.