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Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden

The garden is set in the historic Turton Tower grounds and was originally the kitchen garden in Victorian times. A group of volunteers have restored and created the garden over the last 16 yrs. The garden today consists of raised vegetable beds and soft fruit areas but most of the garden is divided into smaller feature gardens. Turton Tower's history is reflected in its Tudor and Victorian beds. More contemporary gardens are The White Garden and Japanese Garden. There are also 2 long herbaceous borders with a large variety of perennials. We have an interesting variety of ferns and shade loving plants in our stumperies. Our new garden is a wildlife garden and pond surrounding the ruined Bothy. Plants, cards and jam will be for sale.

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Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden

About Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden

Turton Tower is a scheduled ancient monument and grade 1 listed manor house set in extensive gardens and woodlands that has evolved over the last 600 years. From a medieval stone tower house built in the 1400s the alterations and adaptions to the building and interior have suited the needs of those who have lived here over the centuries. The tower itself is open Wednesday to Sunday from the end March to end October each year.
The grounds offer starting points to many walking and hiking trails.
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Website:

https://www.turtontower-kitchengarden.co.uk

Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden features

Location details

Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden,
Tower Drive,
Bolton,
Lancashire,
BL7 0HG

Directions to Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden
Turton Tower is signed off the B6391 between Bolton & Edgworth.

Turton Tower Herbaceous 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: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-16:00

Accessibility

  • The paths are wheelchair friendly but in some places are moderately sloped.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Turton Tower Herbaceous 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 Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Turton Tower Herbaceous Garden 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.