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The Walled Garden

The five acre Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden was designed by Capability Brown and established by noted botanist and former Prime Minister, Lord Bute, in the late 1760s. The Walled Garden is now the focus of an incredible volunteer project and continues to be researched, restored, repaired and re-imagined for the enjoyment of all.

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The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden

About The Walled Garden

The five acre Luton Hoo Estate Walled Garden was designed by Capability Brown for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, soon after he acquired the estate in 1763. Former Prime Minister and First Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, his garden at Luton Hoo contributed to his reputation as a noted botanist and horticulturalist.

Successive owners of the estate adapted the garden to match the changing fashions in gardens over the years. Numerous heated glasshouses were built by the Leigh family in the last quarter of the 19th century for the production of fruit and flowers, only a few of these survive today. The largest of the glasshouses, built by the firm of Mackenzie and Moncur for Sir Julius and Lady Wernher, is evidence of the extravagance of the Edwardian period.

The Walled Garden is now the focus of a fascinating project carried out by an dynamic team of volunteer gardeners working along side researchers, historians, a restoration and conservation team and a vibrant education team. The Walled Garden Volunteer Project celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2022. In keeping with it’s rich history the garden is constantly evolving. The Walled Garden continues to be researched, restored, repaired and re-imagined for the enjoyment of all.

Website:

https://www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

The Walled Garden features

Location details

The Walled Garden,
Luton,
Bedfordshire,
LU1 4LF

Directions to The Walled Garden
From A1081 turn into West Hyde Rd. After 100 metres turn L through black gates, follow signs to Walled Garden.

The Walled Garden 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.

Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • Uneven surfaces reflect the age and history of the site.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Walled Garden. 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 Walled Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

The Walled Garden is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.