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Whitehill Farm

2 acres of hillside gardens and woodland with spectacular views overlooking Burford and Windrush valley. Informal plantsman's garden built up by the owners over 25 yrs. Herbaceous and shrub borders, ponds and bog area, old fashioned roses, ground cover, ornamental grasses, bamboos and hardy geraniums. Wildflower meadow with specimen trees.

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Whitehill Farm
Whitehill Farm
Whitehill Farm
Whitehill Farm

About Whitehill Farm

Some two acres of gardens and woodland in the Windrush Valley, just east of Burford, with lovely views. There are a number of semi-formal mixed shrub and herbaceous borders including several hundred different perennials, surrounded by more informal plantings of shrubs leading to woodland. There is a small rose garden featuring species roses, and C19 shrub roses, two ponds, with a rill and bog garden and a wild flower meadow with a number of specimen trees. There is an emphasis throughout on ornamental grasses and bamboos, the grasses being at their best in the autumn. The plants are generally labelled, for identification. The garden is maintained by the owners and is cultivated for the enjoyment of plants

Plant sale in aid of Care International.

Whitehill Farm features

Location details

Whitehill Farm,
Widford,
Burford,
Oxfordshire,
OX18 4DT

Directions to Whitehill Farm
From A40 take road signed Widford. Turn R at bottom of hill, 1st house on R with ample car parking.

Whitehill 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: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 1 September for groups of 10+.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access is difficult, but possible to some areas with a strong helper.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

Sorry, Whitehill Farm does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Whitehill Farm 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.