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Thundridge Hill House

Well established garden of approx 2½ acres; good variety of plants, shrubs and roses, attractive hedges. Visitors often ask for the unusual yellow bed, 'A most popular garden to visit'. Wonderful views in and out of the garden especially down to the Rib Valley to Youngsbury and the ruined Tower of St Mary and All Hallows church. Youngsbury was visited briefly by Lancelot Capability Brown.

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Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House
Thundridge Hill House

About Thundridge Hill House

Thundridge Hill House is often described by visitors to the garden as a delightful place with glorious views. There are about two acres to explore with a further four giving space for two ponies to graze with happiness. In the garden the seasons run on with snowdrops and hellebores leading to daffodils and camassia. Then come the large sweeping herbaceous borders and the very many roses which are happily planted throughout the garden. Sadly neither crocuses nor aconites can cope with our soil. We also enjoy a fine collection of shrubs and trees.
Across the valley you look to Youngsbury, visited by Lancelot “Capability” Brown in about 1760. “There is little I can do to improve the landscape” he said. Also down the valley was the ancient Thundridgebury, now just a few remaining bricks although we see standing proud the tower of the early church of St.Mary and All Hallows. The rest of the church having been pulled down in the 1850s, most of the bricks having been moved to Sacombe. At present great work is going on to secure the tower and to save it for future generations. It is a very special place and there a public footpath through the valley.

Access: Plenty of parking in the field nearby, can drop off closer for disabled. Level with good access in all areas for wheelchairs, some paved although in parts over grassy areas so better when dry.

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Location details

Thundridge Hill House,
Cold Christmas Lane,
Ware,
Hertfordshire,
SG12 0UE

Directions to Thundridge Hill House
¾m from Maltons off the A10 down Cold Christmas Ln, crossing the bypass.

Thundridge Hill House openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas. Refreshments in aid of St Mary's Church, Thundridge.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 20 and 40.

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

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • A level garden with paved, gravel and grass areas.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Thundridge Hill House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Thundridge Hill House. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Thundridge Hill House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Thundridge Hill House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.