Four acres of flat gardens to south of Victorian country house. Created from a field in last 16 yrs and still being developed. A dozen large mixed flower beds planted in cottage garden style with wildlife in mind. Wooded areas, mixed orchard, lawns, wildflower meadows and wildlife ponds. Plenty of seating throughout the gardens which are open on weekdays in term time from Easter. Opens weekdays until Friday 16th October.
Visitors can wander by the millpond, explore the formal and informal gardens and enjoy a replica of the splendid Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning rockery where a gushing recirculated stream flows from pool to pool and waterfalls into the lake. All this set against the stunning backdrop of Charlton Viaduct with the100m herbaceous flower border beyond. Seek out the famous Babycham whilst here! Opens Friday 12th June.
Plantswoman and designer’s garden of two parts – one a riot of colour through kitchen terraces, potager leading to wildflower orchard; the other a calm contemporary amphitheatre with large herbaceous borders and interesting trees and shrubs. Always changing. Dogs are welcome on a lead. On 13 June Somerset Hardy Plant Society are holding a Plant Fair with many top nurseries selling interesting plants. Opens Saturday 13th June.
Designed and maintained by the owner, this 50 yr-old award winning 1 acre garden has been planted for year-round interest with wildlife in mind. Colour themed island beds, shrub and herbaceous borders, unusual perennials, shrubs, old roses and an area of specimen trees. Lots of hidden areas, brilliant for hide and seek! Vegetable and flower cutting garden, greenhouses, nature ponds. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June with Rose Cottage.
¼ acre plantswoman’s cottage garden on the site of the former village millpond, exuberantly planted to create a romantic atmosphere with emphasis on scent, colour, form and texture creating a wildlife haven. The garden is enthusiastically maintained by the owner on three levels, with a bog garden on the lower level, planted with bold waterside architectural perennials. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June with Cherry Bolberry Farm.
The quintessential English cottage garden created by C20 gardening legend Margery Fish. Plantsman’s paradise with contemporary and old-fashioned plants grown in a relaxed and informal manner to create a remarkable garden of great beauty and charm. With noted collections of snowdrops, hellebores and geraniums and the excellent specialist Margery Fish Plant Nursery. Opens Saturday 13th June.
A hidden gem near the Somerset/Wilts border. With far-reaching views over the White Horse and Cley Hill lies a stunning Queen Anne House nestled in 76 acres of parkland. Ha-ha and woodland partially surround the formal gardens recently redesigned by Mark Lutyens and Catherine Fitzgerald to include an Italian inspired terrace, walled garden with tiki hut, tennis court, greenhouse and pool garden. In The Woolhouse, an old renovated building within the garden, there will be an exhibition by two local artists. Harley Lyons, a 2026 graduate of Central Saint Martins in London and Phoebe Rose, who graduated from Bath School of Art in 2023. Working across interior textiles, drawing, printmaking and painting, both artists will be showcasing a collection of original artworks and prints, which are available to buy (percentage of sales to the National Garden Scheme). Opens Saturday 13th June.
With breathtaking views over Wells Cathedral, this 5 acre family garden is planted sympathetically within its landscape providing stunning combinations of vistas accented with wildlife ponds, sculptures and water features. The 1½ acre walled garden is full of interesting planting. Colour and interest for every season; spring bulbs, irises, salvias, newly planted wildflower area, and modern rockery. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June.
Three contrasting and exciting secret town gardens with unusual and interesting styles of design and planting complementing each other. All are returning gardens; Sancerre, a large mature garden with a newly landscaped courtyard garden formerly a swimming pool; 61 Nunney Rd, a well-cared for garden, has been redesigned from 2020 by a new owner who considers herself an untidy planter as she falls for plants and then finds the right place for them! Finally, 1 Tucker Close, a small walled town garden of unusual design planted by the owner with wildlife in mind. Its borders are set with decking and slate rather than grass. Opens Sunday 14th June.