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Upton Castle Gardens

Privately-owned, listed, historic gardens and arboretum of 35 acres surround C13 castle (not open). Terraces of herbaceous borders and formal rose garden with over 150 roses provide constant summer interest. Walled productive kitchen garden, chapel garden with millennial yew. Rare magnolias, rhododendrons, camellias, and new hydrangea beds. Woodland with rare and champion trees. RHS Partner Garden.

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Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens
Upton Castle Gardens

About Upton Castle Gardens

Upton Castle Gardens as they are today were first laid out in 1927 when the gardens were created from what was then woodland and meadows. Situated in a small sheltered valley running from East to West and leading down to the tidal estuary, it has the ideal growing conditions for Rhododendrons, Magnolias and Camellias as well as the many other exotic trees and shrubs which are to be found in the Arboretum.. The National Tree Register has listed 15 trees as county champions or country champions., including Magnolia Campbellii,Magnolia Delavayi, Magnolia Obovata, Podocarpus, Liriodendron (tulip tree), Davidiii (handkerchief tree) and Drymus Winteraceae.
Nearer the early 13th century castle (not open to the public), is an area containing the spectacular rose garden, traditional herbaceous, borders and the newly planted hydrangea beds. The walled kitchen garden built circa 1790 contains a large area of vegetables and a herb garden surrounded by a beech hedge, greenhouses (somewhat derelict), and a variety of fruit trees. At the lower end of the walled garden is a new mixed border on the warm
West facing wall. This has been planted with flowers and shrubs such as Echium and Buddleja which are attractive to bees and butterflies.
The 12th century chapel containing several effigies is surrounded by a small walled garden and contains a mixed flower border as well as the Easter Garden planted with traditional Easter plants.
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Website:

https://www.uptoncastlegardens.com

Upton Castle Gardens features

Location details

Upton Castle Gardens,
Pembroke Dock,
Pembrokeshire,
SA72 4SE

Directions to Upton Castle Gardens
2m N of A477 between Carew & Pembroke Dock. Follow brown signs to Upton Castle Gardens through Cosheston.

Upton Castle Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of St Giles Chapel, Upton Castle.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Upton Castle Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Upton Castle Gardens. 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 Upton Castle Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Upton Castle Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Upton Castle Gardens 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.