A 3 acre woodland garden that has been developed over the last 20 yrs, planted with a mixture of mainly native tree species inc oak, birch and sweet chestnut. There are also some specimen trees planted such as tulip, paper handkerchief and a resistant elm! The garden has beautiful views across the Nadder Valley. Opens Saturday 31st May, pre-booking essential.
A relaxed family garden embracing C18 architecture (inc a rustic dairy) and defined by its long, south facing wall. There are lawns and wildflower meadows, mixed borders and climbers, a magnolia grove and a vegetable garden with greenhouse. Evolving under the stewardship of Pip Morrison, the garden utilises a ha-ha to sit comfortably in the surrounding wooded parkland with views out to the surrounding hills and the Alton Barnes chalk-horse. Opens Saturday 31st May.
Eastwell Manor was built by the family in 1570 and is representative of a small manorial estate with its own brew house, granary and stables. The garden, based on terraces, features a banqueting house against a backdrop of woodland, with wonderful views to Salisbury Plain over water. Eastwell boasts various specialist trees and mature palms. There are uneven steps and limited wheelchair access. Opens Saturday 31st May.