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The Old Rectory, Wickham

5 acres surround the house, built c1700 and later gifted to the Winchester Diocese. Since 2000, the current owners have developed the garden in the style of Capability Brown, featuring attractive displays of roses, hydrangeas, herbaceous plants, shrubberies, and trees. Specimen tree planting is ongoing.

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The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham
The Old Rectory, Wickham

About The Old Rectory, Wickham

Lying on the edge of Wickham village, near St Nicolas Church, the Old Rectory sits in an attractive setting within about 5 acres of mature gardens. The house was built in c1700, and has had an interesting history, but no longer the Rectory to the neighbouring Church. Detailed notes are available upon arrival. Sweeping driveway and lawns surround the property, pathways curve around the many rose beds, herbaceous borders, shrubberies and mature trees, some of which are specimen trees with more being planned. The garden is on a gentle hillside, overlooking Wickham village and St Nicholas Church. An attractive set of four interconnected ponds give additional interest, planned to provide shelter to much wildlife – birds, insects are plentiful. These ponds are fed by natural springs and two wells. The owner has established an area of about 1 acre for rewilding, bordered by uncut hedges. There are plenty of seating areas scattered around the garden. Live piano music on both opening days.

The Old Rectory, Wickham features

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Wickham,
Southwick Road,
Fareham,
Hampshire,
PO17 6HR

Directions to The Old Rectory, Wickham
E from village for 300 metres off A32, then turn onto B2177 to Southwick. 1st house on R before bend.

The Old Rectory, Wickham 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 teas. Refreshments in aid of Friends of St Nicholas Church, Wickham.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
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 teas. Refreshments in aid of Friends of St Nicholas Church, Wickham.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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 Old Rectory, Wickham are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Old Rectory, Wickham 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.