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Walkern Hall

Walkern Hall is essentially a winter woodland garden. Set in eight acres, the carpet of snowdrops and aconites is a constant source of wonder in Jan- Feb. This medieval hunting park is known more for its established trees such as the tulip trees and a magnificent London plane tree which dominates the garden. Following on in March and April is a stunning display of daffodils and other spring bulbs.

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Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall
Walkern Hall

About Walkern Hall

As we are one of the earliest gardens to open in the year the swathes of naturally planted bulbs do make for a rather a romantic garden in the late winter/early spring. The first snowdrops were planted here in 1970 and have spread naturally although I try to divide more each year after flowering. I have recently created a gravel garden at the front of the house with more mediterranean style planting such as iris, verbena bonariensis, phlomis etc. The classic borders were struggling so much in the ever increasingly hot summers and this is working well and makes for less weeding! My mother was County Organiser for Suffolk for many years so I grew up with NGS garden days – so I am carrying on the tradition and delighted to have clocked up 10 years of opening last year.

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Location details

Walkern Hall,
Stevenage,
Hertfordshire,
SG2 7JA

Directions to Walkern Hall
Turn L at War Memorial as you leave Walkern, heading for Benington (immed after small bridge). Garden 1m up hill on R.

Walkern Hall openings

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

Accessibility

  • There is wheelchair access but quite a lot of gravel. No disabled WC.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Walkern Hall. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Walkern Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Walkern Hall 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.