Waterperry Gardens

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.

Newly redesigned walled garden, river walk, statues and pear orchard.