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West Lavington Manor

A C15 manor house with spectacular 5 acre walled garden, established by Sir John Danvers, who brought the Italianate garden to the UK. Delightful aspects inc Laburnum walk, replanted herbaceous border, an authentic Japanese garden, new Mulberry rotunda, orchard with 25 different apple and pear species, an arboretum with outstanding specimen trees and lake with duck house.

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West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor
West Lavington Manor

About West Lavington Manor

The garden is in the grounds of a house (not open) with early origins dating from 1475 and extended over the years most recently in 1908. After the Norman conquest the manor was owned until the Dissolution by the Bishop of Salisbury. It is mentioned in Pevsner’s guide to Wiltshire. The garden is entirely surrounded by an old wall built in several different brick and local stone materials. The palladian style gate to the garden which is also listed Grade II was erected by John Danvers in the early 1600s following his Grand Tour. The garden within is divided into a naturally flowing range of areas. Its natural undulations around the stream give many different vistas with surprises around every corner. The emphasis has been on maintaining a very natural feel to the garden, even as we have spent time upgrading and replanting various features. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

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West Lavington Manor features

Location details

West Lavington Manor,
West Lavington,
Wiltshire,
SN10 4LA

Directions to West Lavington Manor
House opp White St, where parking is available.

West Lavington Manor openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments We offer an extended lunch & tea menu inc wines, beer & other beverages. Seating nr to refreshment marquee.
Admission Adult: £12.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 January to 23 December.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at West Lavington Manor. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at West Lavington Manor. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at West Lavington Manor are accessible to wheelchair users.

West Lavington Manor is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.