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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 only 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 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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Location details

Thundridge Hill House,
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

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of 15+.

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

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

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

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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.