The Campus contains several historic features inc an C18 Hall, with a Pleasure garden and croquet lawn. Throughout the garden there are references to fish, this reflects its former name: Trout Hall. The orchard is a habitat for wildlife, and it is managed to enhance this. Stroll around our meadow and see some fine oak specimens before enjoying the parkland areas which flank the Conference Centre. Opens Friday 29th August.
Vibrant planting of dahlias, crocosmias and rudbeckias around the residents lounge provides an unusual distraction for both residents and visitors. The courtyard area, small orchard and woodland, all look particularly beautiful in late summer with views through to neighbouring fields of New Forest ponies and deer. Keep a lookout for the disguised bug house, and a wooden chainsaw sculpture. Opens Saturday 30th August and Sunday 31st August.
Large and mature country garden with exceptional cedar of Lebanon and a wide selection of other trees. Features include formal garden with borders, pergola walkway, Venetian garden with lily pond with bridge, ericaceous garden, fruit orchard, woodland areas, uncut meadows and cut lawns. Very peaceful, relaxing garden. Opens Saturday 30th August.
This very small prize-winning garden, winner of BBC Gardeners’ World Garden of the Year 2024, ‘Judges’ Choice’, approx 60 square metres, designed for year-round interest. There are three distinct areas filled with perennials, shrubs and climbers, pollinator-friendly flowers and vintage or reclaimed furniture and pots. The summerhouse is a repurposed cabin and makes a lovely lounge and art studio. Opens Sunday 31st August, pre-booking essential.
This year the garden opening is timed to co-incide with an exhibition of local artists as part of Herefordshire Art Week, the details of which are at www.radnorshireartists.com. A proportion of the accompanying art event proceeds will be donated to the National Garden Scheme as well. The jubilee orchard, tree plantings and honeysuckle and Rosa Rugosa filled hedgerows planted in recent years are maturing nicely – plants will be for sale inc oak and sycamore saplings, and others. Open 6th to 14th September.
The extensive gardens at Harewood in Disley surround the restored 1870s house and are a plant lover’s paradise, with many rare gems. Set amidst the rolling Cheshire & Derbyshire countryside, the gardens look out over Lyme Park and Disley Dam – what a wonderful view to borrow. The gardens are set out in terraces and include an enclosed secret courtyard, a large water lily pond, a well stocked glasshouse, beautiful deep mixed borders and a woodland dell leading to an apiary. Whilst the garden is relatively young, it borrows a grounding of maturity from the many trees which define its boundaries. Opens Saturday 6th September, pre-booking essential.
Hylands is an Arts & Crafts house and garden built in 1910. Tucked back from the road the gardens cover 2½ acres with varied areas, including formally laid out gardens, a wildlife pond, wilder areas, an exotic area, woodland walk, kitchen garden, orchard, as well as some extraordinary sculptures. Organically managed the garden restoration began in 2020. Opens Saturday 6th September.
Large and varied country garden surrounding William and Mary house (not open) at the confluence of the River Nidd and River Ouse. Featuring species trees, calm swathes of lawn, clipped yew, beech and box, formal rose garden and mixed borders. Area of soft perennial planting and informal parkland. Opens Sunday 7th September.
Three acres of gardens, specimen trees, shrubs and a walled garden. The garden is being restored after many years of no maintenance, so it is a work in progress. The gardens are of historic significance for the area and consists of two main lawn areas; one with a small walled garden, the other with large specimen trees, including many firs, juniper trees and a monkey puzzle tree. Views of the sea are possible from raised areas of the lawn. A tour of the garden and wider University grounds will be available on the day for an additional £5. Opens Sunday 7th September.
We have been growing plants in an idyllic country setting for over 30 yrs and in that time have amassed an extensive range inc a huge collection of salvias. Listen to a talk about the nursery and find out more about how we grow and propagate our beautiful plants with a chance to learn some of our secrets. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about all things gardening too. Opens Wednesday 10th September, pre-booking essential.
New garden by renowned designer Tom Stuart-Smith with sweeping, panoramic views. A two-hectare garden with extensive herbaceous planting including swathes of vibrant late summer colour and autumn interest. Surrounding wildflower meadows connect the garden to the wider landscape, while distinct areas in the garden offer further variety: a sheltered courtyard, dry garden and a vegetable/cut flower garden with glasshouse. Opens Thursday 11th September, pre-booking essential.
Small garden, inc a bridge, romantic ruin and man made caves with many entertaining features, 30 years in the construction. Use of recycled building materials. Opens Saturday 13th September.
A stunning private garden adjacent to Ashwood Nurseries, it has a huge plant collection and many innovative design features in a beautiful canal-side setting. There are informal beds, woodland dells, a stunning rock garden, unique ruin garden, an Anemone pavonina meadow and wildlife garden. Fine displays of snowdrops, spring bulbs, spring-flowering plants and a notable collection of Malus. Opens Thursday 18th September.
A multi-award residential garden and a must see plant lover’s garden with tropical, lush foliage of vivid and exotic plants. Raised borders and two ponds with flowing water features. New for this year is a curved two-tier patio incorporating additional tropical planting and an assortment of bedding and potted plants. Many sun blessed seating areas and shelters for rain lovers. At the rear of the garden is a secluded Garden room and attractive, elevated Chicken coop. Plants for sale. Opens Sunday 21st September, pre-booking essential.
Join us for a special pop-up Fungal Foray at Bates Green Garden on Wednesday 24th September. Arrive promptly at 10:15am for a warm welcome, followed by a short introduction from a member of the Bates Green gardening team at 10:30am, accompanied by tea and cake. Enjoy a fascinating woodland walk with fungal expert Ted Tuddenham from 10:45am to 12:15pm, concluding with a plenary chat and Q&A until 12:30pm. Afterwards, relax with lunch at the Bates Green Café or bring a picnic to enjoy on the garden terraces. The Fungal Foray is £30.00 and includes tea and cake, as well as access to the garden following the event. Pre-booking essential.
Japanese garden created in the traditional ‘stroll’ style, with water, bridge and meandering paths guiding the visitor through borders and planting. Discover the Shinto shrine at its heart, dedicated to the sake gods. A fine selection of trees and maples at their autumn peak. Restored Victorian greenhouse in walled garden, orchard, mature trees and parkland beyond. Opens Sunday 2nd November.
Forty three yrs in the making; this is a ‘plant lovers’ garden with a collection of unusual trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and bulbs. Two ponds are nestled within 5 acres of ancient oak woodland, creating a wildlife paradise. Please note that paths and grassy areas can become muddy and slippery when wet. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to November for groups of up to 20.
A town garden with two water features, plus a stream and a pond flanked by a 12ft clinker-built boat. There are six raised beds and an area of sweet peas. A patio lined with acers has two steps down to a gravel garden with paved paths. Mature trees and acers give the garden year-round structure and interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of up to 25.
Enclosed flower garden is a lush mix of modern and traditional perennials interspersed with clipped evergreens. Specialities inc ferns, succulents and South African plants. Simple green terraces retained by sculpted hedges offer valley and mountain views. A scented garden of shrubs, bulbs and meadow grass adjoin a small orchard. There follows a steep 15 acre, riverside oak woodland, maintained for its carpet of mosses. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to September for groups of between 12 and 32.
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