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The Pony

Designed by RHS Chelsea Garden Show designer Jon Wheatley and his daughter Lizzy, the garden embraces the gentle slopes of the Chew Valley. Planted with an eye to the often changing weather patterns that move through the valley, the pub garden offers year-round interest and edible delights to serve the pub. The 'no dig' kitchen garden is in the adjoining field.

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The Pony

About The Pony

Designed by RHS Chelsea Garden Show designer Jon Wheatley and his daughter Lizzy, the garden embraces the gentle slopes of the Chew Valley. Planted with an eye to the often changing weather patterns that move through the valley, the pub garden offers year-round interest and edible delights to serve the pub. The 'no dig' kitchen garden is in the adjoining field.

Location details

The Pony,
Bristol,
Avon,
BS40 8TQ

Directions to The Pony
Turn off the A386 onto Moorledge Rd between Stanton Wick & Bishop Sutton. Or if coming through Chew Magna, turn off High St onto Tunbridge Rd which then becomes Moorledge Rd.

The Pony 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-15:00

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 10:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • There are gravelled paths in the main garden and grassed paths in the kitchen garden.The garden is sloped.Accessible toilets available.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Pony at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Pony. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

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

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

Yes. The Pony 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.