Thundridge Hill House

About Thundridge Hill House

Thundridge Hill is often described by visitors to the garden as a delightful place with glorious views. There are about one and a half acres to explore with a further four and a half 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 herbaceous borders and the 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 but at present the kitchen garden is undergoing rewilding and we suspect that it will emerge closer to flowers for picking than just veg.
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 although he did suggest the division of the River Rib, one of our precious Hertfordshire chalk streams.
Also down the valley was the ancient Thundridge Bury, 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.

Access: Plenty of parking in the field nearby, can drop off closer. 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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Dogs on leads welcome.