A sheltered, naturalistic garden with year-round interest, especially memorable in spring. Mature and exuberant, with a large plant collection and a traditional walled kitchen garden. There are many butterflies in the wildflower meadow. Rustic seats throughout, good views, and described as ‘an oasis of peace and tranquillity.’ Sorry, no dogs. Opens Monday 16th February.
One acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs provide year-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 350 varieties of snowdrops. Opens Tuesday 24th February.
4 acre country house garden; fine trees and shrubs with wide herbaceous borders and sweeping striped lawn. Good display of bulbs in spring, roses June and July. Walled grey garden; nepeta walk arched with roses, parterre with box and roses. Mediterranean garden. Heated greenhouse, potager with topiary, water feature garden and sculptures. Opens Sunday 29th March.
3-hectare gardens nestled amongst a vineyard and conservation lands. Gardens wrapped around a Grade I listed C11 Luddesdown Court Lodge. Regenerative and sustainably managed. Orchards, edible forest, walled Kitchen Garden, wildflower meadows, cut flower garden, informal and formal. A reimagining of a historic garden that is resilient and wildlife focused. Opens Friday 17th, Saturday 18th April and Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July.
A historic 6 acre park hidden away in the heart of Camborne. First designed in 1812 and much enjoyed since. Many majestic trees including a fine Philledendron Chinense. Wide lawns and woodland walks plus bluebells, rhododendrons, camellias and 15 different old and new magnolias. We also have a beautiful formal Moroccan garden beside the house and a new Japanese garden with a pond, plus a grotto and lots of seating for picnics. Opens Sunday 19th April.
1 acre garden created over the last 15 yrs around an old West Sussex farmhouse (not open), sitting in the midst of its own fields and woods. The formal garden inc a kitchen garden with heated glasshouse, orchard, espaliered wall trained fruit, lawn with ha-ha and cutting garden. A motley assortment of animals inc sheep, donkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. Opens Monday 4th May.
Legsheath was first mentioned in Duchy of Lancaster records in 1545. It was associated with the role of Master of the Ashdown Forest. Set high in the Weald, with far-reaching views of East Grinstead and Weirwood Reservoir. The garden covers 11 acres, with a spring-fed stream feeding ponds. There is a magnificent davidia, rare shrubs, embothrium, and many different varieties of meconopsis and abutilon. Opens Sunday 10th May.
The Gardens at Hooton Pagnell Hall have a vast history, they have been continuously evolving since the estate was purchased by the Warde Family in the 1700’s. Since then, each generation has added its own character, resulting in the layered landscape that can be seen today. Among the highlights are fragrant rose beds, mature fruit trees, and a striking wisteria. These features sit alongside lawns, historic stonework, and garden structures that reflect the estate’s development. Opens Thursday 14th May.
Started in 1970, a garden of approx ⅔ acre, formerly an egg packing station yard, overgrown with lots of hard standing, which we used to develop paved or gravel areas. The garden is divided into nooks and spaces to sit and relax. Each area has a different flavour, from hot and vibrant to cool and leafy. Exotic shrubs and ferns, fruit trees, lots of camelias, a Scandi area, a pond reached through a rose covered moongate, vertical planting and a separate vegetable garden. Opens Saturday 6th June and Saturday 22nd August.
A pretty village on the River Avon with church, village hall and pub. Up to 10 gardens open. A mix of styles and sizes, some with river views. For parking, follow signs in Church St to field on right past the church. Some disabled parking is available behind the village hall as you come into the village. Tickets from the car park. Opens Sunday 14th June.
Walled garden overlooking deer park. The house and garden are built into the side of a hill with uninterrupted views to Cranborne Chase. Martin Lane Fox designed the terracing and advised on the landscaping of the gardens which are on 4 different levels. Large mixed borders and specimen trees, kitchen garden with glasshouses. Opens Sunday 12th July.
Hardy Plant Society member’s garden brimming with unusual plants. Year-round interest inc meconopsis, trillium and other shade lovers. ½ acre inc gravel, borders, vegetable and plant sales. National Collection Dierama (Angels Fishing Rods) featured on BBC Gardeners’ World, flowering first half July. Covered vinery for tea if weather is unkind, seats in the garden for sunny days. Opens Sunday 12th July, pre-booking essential.
The Oasthouse Garden has been slowly transformed into a beautiful home and garden over 12 years. The one-acre garden features lush herbaceous borders, a formal rose garden framed by yew hedges, Victorian style greenhouse, vegetable garden and a naturalistic prairie garden, with the entire landscape enjoying picturesque views of St Lawrence Church. A perfect blend of history and horticulture. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 10.