Through late December and the early months of the year this is very much an amazing and first-class snowdrop garden, but there are a growing number of autumn flowering snowdrops here, along with the last of the roses and cosmos combined with asters and grasses with many other seedheads, adding interest creating a semi-wild naturalistic look. Brick and flint walls, terraces, rustic arches, gates, pond add character. Lots of birds and other wildlife share this garden. Chickens, normally free-ranging nearby provide wonderful eggs for my cakes. Scrummy teas here, and soup, under-cover if wet, in the new Snowdrop Tea Barn with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Chutneys, jams & and many snowdrop items for sale. (Snowdrop bulbs in the New Year only). Opens on Thursday 29th October, 12th and 26th November and 17th and 31st December.
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 1st November, pre-booking essential.
Established garden set in small valley of River Ystrad. Acres of crocuses in late Feb to early Mar. Paths through wildflower meadows and woodland of magnificent trees, shade loving plants and azaleas; mixed borders; walled kitchen garden. Many woodland and riverside birds, inc dippers, kingfishers, grey wagtails. Many species of butterfly encouraged by new planting. Much winter interest, exceptional display of crocuses. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of 10+.