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Yews

7 acre garden overlooking Windermere which has undergone extensive redevelopment since 2018. Formal gardens designed by Mawson and Avray Tipping inc sunken borders, rose garden and croquet lawn. Newly planted woodland walk, bog garden and renovated Yew maze. Naturalistic planting, areas left for wildlife and many fine trees. New kitchen garden built 2022 and original Messenger glasshouse.

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About Yews

7 acre garden overlooking Windermere which has undergone redevelopment since 2018. A lot of new planting, especially of interesting trees and shrubs. Formal gardens designed by Mawson and Avray Tipping include Sunken Borders, Rose Garden and Croquet Lawn. Further from the house are a newly planted Woodland Walk, Bog Garden and renovated Yew Maze. Naturalistic planting, areas left for wildlife and many fine trees. New Kitchen Garden built 2022 and original Messenger Glasshouse. Some steep steps, slopes and uneven ground.
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Website:

https://www.yewsestate.com

Yews features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Yews,
Bowness-on-Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3JR

Directions to Yews
On A5074 about 0.3m N of Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. Rail Windermere 3m, What3words app - ballots.speak.fractions.

Yews 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: £6.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits .

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

  • There is some level access to formal areas of the garden but only via gravel paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Yews at this time.

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

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

Yes. Yews 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.