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Waterperry Gardens

Eight acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens featuring a spectacular 200ft herbaceous border. Established as a School of Horticulture for Ladies by Beatrix Havergal in 1932, it is now also home to a quality plant centre, garden shop, art gallery, gift barn, museum, teashop and Saxon Church.

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About Waterperry Gardens

Seven miles from the heart of historic Oxford lies Waterperry Gardens – 8 acres of beautiful ornamental gardens with a fascinating history. Established as a School of Horticulture for Ladies by Beatrix Havergal in 1932, it is now also home to a plant centre, garden shop, art gallery, gift barn, museum and teashop. The gardens are extensive, well-maintained and full of interesting plants. Much has been redesigned and replanted in recent years, with some fine formal features and pleasing plant combinations. The main feature of this area is a long classical herbaceous border brilliantly colourful from late May until October. The Mary Rose Garden, enclosed by yew hedges, illustrates both modern and older roses, and the formal garden is particularly neatly designed and colourful, with a small knot garden, herb border and wisteria tunnel. Nearby are some interesting ways of training apples and roses, but the main part of the garden is the extensive shrub borders, alpine beds and flower borders.

Throughout the year Waterperry Gardens holds outdoor theatre, opera, concerts and art shows. There is always something fun for the children to do in the holidays with our trails around the gardens.

Don’t go home without a bottle of award-winning apple juice. Made on-site with apples handpicked from the 5 acre orchards and pressed using time honoured methods.

Website:

https://www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

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Location details

Waterperry Gardens,
Wheatley,
Oxfordshire,
OX33 1JZ

Directions to Waterperry Gardens
Follow brown tourist signs. For SatNav please use OX33 1LA.

Waterperry Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments in the teashop (10-5).
Admission Adult: £12.50
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments in the teashop (10-5).
Admission Adult: £12.50
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Riverside walk may be inaccessible to wheelchair users if very wet.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Waterperry Gardens. 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 Waterperry Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Waterperry 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.