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Hidcote's Red Borders have long delighted (or affronted) visitors |
Hidcote Manor Garden
A formal garden developed by the late Maj. Lawrence Johnstone in a style that has since become the classic English garden. Strong design and magnificent planting, Hidcote has it all - vistas, famous red borders and stilt hedges, formal gardens, circular pool garden and wonderful woodland. Words do not begin to convey the wonders and feel of this incredible garden. It is a must on any gardeners itinerary.
To enjoy the garden at its best avoid impossibly busy Bank Holiday Mondays and sunny Sundays!
Address: Hidcote Batrim, nr Chipping Camden Gloucestershire GL55 6LR
Open- 11.00am-7.00pm daily except Tuesdays & Friday during April and May, and in August to 5 November (but open Good Friday); 11.00am-7.00pm daily except Friday during June and July; 11.00am-6.00pm daily except Tuesdays & Friday in October (last admission one hour before closing
Entrance fee- GBP5.60 per adult in 2000
Facilties- Shop, cafe, restaurant, plants for sale, WC
Owner- The National Trust
Tel +44(1386)438333; Fax +44(1386)438817 |
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Snowshill Manor
A fascinating house in a tiny Cotswolds village. The garden lies below the house and is arranged in a series of rooms. It is small but interesting and certainly worth a visit. The colour combinations and planting ideas can easily be translated into a smaller space. We like it. Snowshill has one of the few National Trust gardens which are run organically.
Address: nr Broadway, Gloucestershire WR12 7JU
Open- 12.00noon-5.00pm Wednesday to Sunday from 1 April to 29 October; Open 12.00noon-5.00pm Mondays 1 June to 31 July and on Bank Holiday Mondays (last admission 45 minutes before closing)
Groups by Appointment
Entrance fee- Adult GBP6.00 in 2000
Facilities- WC, shop, teas
Owner- The National Trust
Tel +44(1386)852410; Fax +44(1386)852410
Direction- 2.5 miles SW Broadway, turn from A44 Broadway bypass. At the village green turn uphill to Snowshill. Carparking in the village very limited, National Trust parking nearby.
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