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Whitcombe House

One acre of colour from April to Sept in a peaceful Cotswold stone walled shrub and herbaceous garden with mature and young trees inc beech, and Catalpa. Spring fed gravel brook bordered by primula. Pastel colours merge with cool white and blue and later hot colours turn to mellow yellow. Lavender and lots of roses. Secret corners, arches, vines, figs, a vegetable parterre and benches for relaxation.

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Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House
Whitcombe House

About Whitcombe House

One acre of colour from April to Sept in a peaceful Cotswold stone walled shrub and herbaceous garden with mature and young trees inc beech, and Catalpa. Spring fed gravel brook bordered by primula. Pastel colours merge with cool white and blue and later hot colours turn to mellow yellow. Lavender and lots of roses. Secret corners, arches, vines, figs, a vegetable parterre and benches for relaxation.

C18 Listed Cotswold stone house (not open). Lovely village of Overbury with St Faith's Church dating from Norman times.

Whitcombe House features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Whitcombe House,
Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire,
GL20 7NZ

Directions to Whitcombe House
Leave A46 at Beckford to Overbury (2m). Or B4080 from Tewkesbury through Bredon/Kemerton (5m). Or small lane signed Overbury at r'about junc A46, A435 & B4077. Approx 5m from J9 M5.

Whitcombe House 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 Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of up to 50.

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

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access up gravel path through iron gate at south entrance. Also by double wooden gates at back of house by prior arrangement.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Whitcombe House. 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.

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

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

Whitcombe House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.