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White Hopton Farm

Horticulturist and author Claire Austin's private 1½ acre plant collector's garden designed along the lines of a cottage garden with hundreds of different perennials. Front garden mainly full of May blooming perennials, back garden, which is split into various areas, has a June and July garden, a small woodland walk, a Victorian fountain and mixed rose borders. Fabulous views over the Kerry Vale.

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White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm
White Hopton Farm

About White Hopton Farm

Designed along the lines of a cottage garden the borders include hundreds of different perennials, many included for the purposes of discovering how they grow as individuals or in a group. The front garden is mainly full of May blooming perennials, while the back garden, which is split into various areas, has a June and July garden with a Victorian fountain and mixed rose borders. The garden extends to around an acre and a half with fabulous view over the Kerry Vale.

Stunning peony and iris fields. Wide range of Claire Austin's Hardy Plants for sale at the nursery. Toilet facilities on site.

Website:

https://www.claireaustin-hardyplants.co.uk

White Hopton Farm features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

White Hopton Farm,
Newtown,
Montgomeryshire,
SY16 4EN

Directions to White Hopton Farm
From Newtown A489, E towards Churchstoke for 7m & turn R in Sarn follow yellow NGS signs.

White Hopton Farm 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: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Sloped track to and around garden. Wheelchair users may require assistance.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at White Hopton Farm at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  White Hopton Farm. 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  White Hopton Farm, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at White Hopton Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

White Hopton Farm is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.