Our ethos is to grow in harmony with the seasons, without chemicals, producing natural, scented traditional flowers. At Sweet Briar we are smitten by the beauty of English flowers. Pick Your Own flowers, but please bring a bucket and snips. Opens Friday 10th October.
This rural garden features a recently redesigned, south facing front courtyard. Herbaceous mixed borders with spring bulbs and autumnal colour. A large enclosed vegetable garden with potting shed and cold frames. A wildflower bank and woodland areas, mature trees, natural hedges and chemical free lawns. A redundant swimming pool area has been turned into a petanque pitch and gazebo. Opens Saturday 18th October.
As you walk through the gate you will be welcomed by Japanese Koi. Then take a step to another level to the relaxing Japanese garden room and tea house surrounded by acers and cloud trees. Walk past Buddha corner into the Bonsai and Zen water feature area. Continue to a Japanese courtyard through a gate to a peaceful Japanese tea garden. There you will find seating to enjoy the serene atmosphere. For this Halloween evening opening party bags will be provided for every child. Open Friday 31st October, 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 relaxed three acre garden featuring snowdrops, daffodil walk, mature trees, walled parterre garden, mixed borders, lawns, ponds and shrubbery. Family friendly afternoon out, with children’s activities, loads of space to run about, and scrumptious teas. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 15 and 40.