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Wagtails

Contemporary Arne Maynard inspired garden of almost 3 acres, with wildflower meadows, orchards, kitchen garden and lawns, linked by a sweeping mown pathway, studded with topiary, divided by box, yew and beech hedging. Landscaped and planted over last 10 yrs by current owners, and still work in progress.

Owner Info

  • Sally & Nick Reynolds
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About Wagtails

Contemporary Arne Maynard inspired garden of almost 3 acres, with wildflower meadows, orchards, kitchen garden and lawns, linked by a sweeping mown pathway, studded with topiary, divided by box, yew and beech hedging. Landscaped and planted over last 10 yrs by current owners, and still work in progress.

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Location details

Wagtails,
Sturminster Newton,
Dorset,
DT10 2JW

Directions to Wagtails
From Sherborne take A3030. At Bishops Caundle, L signed Stourton Caundle. After 1½m in village on R as descending hill, 5 houses before Trooper Inn.

Wagtails openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over majority of garden and orchards over lawn grade paths. Gentle slopes with grass pathways.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Wagtails at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Wagtails are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Wagtails 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.