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The Old Rectory, Albury

5 acres of extensive herbaceous borders, rose avenue, woodland and lake walk, kitchen and cutting gardens. Surrounded by orchards and the glebe land with some beautiful mature trees with close access to Fernhill Wood, famous for bluebells. There is extensive planting of snowdrops and early bulbs, followed by perpetual roses, and continual herbaceous and annual planting.

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About The Old Rectory, Albury

The Old Rectory lies beside the parish church of St. Helen, Albury with Tiddington and is dated 1820-1830. The garden is 5 acres of extensive herbaceous borders , rose avenue, woodland and lake walk , kitchen and cutting gardens. It is surrounded by orchards and the glebe land with some beautiful mature trees with close access to Fernhill Wood, famous for its bluebells. There is a picturesque stable yard and outbuildings and the property lies in a small, quiet hamlet.
The garden has been developed by the present owners over 30 years and has sculptures by Andy Goldsworthy and Tom Stogdon. There is extensive planting of snowdrops and early bulbs, followed by perpetual roses, and continual herbaceous and annual planting.

Sculptures by Andy Goldsworth and Tom Stogdon.

The Old Rectory, Albury features

  • Bed & Breakfast Available
  • Cashless
  • Groups Welcome
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Albury,
Thame,
Oxfordshire,
OX9 2LP

Directions to The Old Rectory, Albury
From Tiddington, turn R onto single track road before 50mph signs.

The Old Rectory, Albury openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 30.

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

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Rectory, Albury at this time.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at The Old Rectory, Albury are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Old Rectory, Albury is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.