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Coleton Fishacre
From the more formal layout of the garden near the house to the woodland garden that runs down a steep valley towards the sea, Coleton Fishacre is a delight. The rill and water garden are simply beautiful. There are many spring flowering shrubs and subtropicals not normally hardy within the UK. Plenty of interest later in the year as well. A star.
Address: Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon
Open- 2.00pm to 5.00pm on Sundays in March; 10.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday to Friday, Sundays and Bank Holidays Mondays from April to end October
Closed- November to February
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- WC
Owner- The National Trust
Tel/Fax +44 1803 752466 |
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Hadspen Garden & Nursery
Famed for the beautiful and innovative colour themed borders the garden is essentially formal in layout. There are many plant rarities and lessons in plant combinations to be learnt. Teas and Nursery.
Address: nr Castle Cary, Somerset
Open- 10.00am to 5.00pm Thursday to Sunday, and Bank Holidays Mondays from March to end Spetmeber
Closed- Monday to Wednesday all year
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- Teas, Nursery, WC
Owner- Mr NA Hobhouse, and N & S Pope
Tel/Fax +44 1749 813707
East Lambrook Manor
The garden of the late Marjorie Fish ('We Made a Garden', 'A Flower for Every Day' and many more), whose writing inspired many and whose work rescued many cottage plants and cultivars from oblivion. The style of intensive gardening with many, many smaller plants means that this charming garden can sometimes disappoint ardent admirers of Mrs Fish, as it is near impossible to maintain it to the same, very high standard. Many of the features have grown and now dominate where once they added emphasis. Still a lovely garden and worth the pilgrimage.
Address: Nr South Petherton, Somerset
Open- 10.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday from March to October.
Closed- Sundays all year and everyday from November to February
Entrance fee- Yes
Owner-
Tel +44 1460-240328; Fax +44 1460-242344
Holbrook Garden
2 acre garden is situated on the South facing Holbrook Hill just outside Sampford Peverell, the soil is heavy clay. Early interest includes wildflower meadow plantings with cowslips and fritillaries and the woodland garden.
The two acres have many innovative plantings which take inspiration from natural plant communities. Vibrant mediterranean colours are used. The garden builds through the season from rhododendrons and snakeshead fritillaries to a crescendo of bright reds, yellows, oranges, and strong blues and purples in August and September
Address: Sampford Peverell, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7EN
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm Thursday to Saturday from 1 April to 30 September; Groups by appointment only; Children must be accompaied; Not suitable for wheelchairs; No dogs
Closed- Sunday to Wednesday all year and everyday from October to end March
Entrance fee- Adults GBP 2.00; children free; Groups GBP 2.00
Facilities - WC, Plant Nursery, Picnics welcome
Directions: from M5 motorway J27 follow sins to "minnows Campsite, then 400m up Holbrook Hill
Owner- Hughes-Jones/Proud
Tel +44 (0)1884 821164
Holbrook Garden, Devon
Killerton
Formal gardens near the house with an herbaceous border. An exceptional collection of trees and shrubs, with over 95 rhododendron species, arranged on a hillside garden. Beautiful in spring with many magnolias and daffodils. Interesting to New Zealander's as it was the family home of the Acland family, a younger son of whom founded a new dynasty in Canterbury.
Address: Broadclyst, nr Exeter, Devon
Open- 13.00am to dusk daily all year
Closed-
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- WC's, Resaurant, plants for sale
Owner- The National Trust
Tel +44 1392-881345
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Knightshayes
One of the last major gardens to be developed in England, Knightshayes has a formal garden on the terrace near the house, including the wonderful circular water garden. These contrast with the informal woodland which houses an impressive collection of rhododendrons and ericaeous trees and shrubs. A must in spring and a delight at any time of the year
Address: Bolham, Tiverton
Open- 11.00am to 5.30pm daily from April to end October; 2.00pm to 4.00pm in November and December for pre-booked parties only.
Closed- November to end March except pre-booked parties in November and December as above.
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- WC's, Resaurant, plants for sale
Owner- The National Trust
Tel +44 1884-245665; Tel/Fax (garden office)+44 1884-253264
The cistern in the formal terrace garden, Knightshayes, Devon
Tintinhull
A formal garden, arranged in a series of rooms, Tintinhull is a delightful interpretaiton of the fromal garden. Established by Mrs Phyllis Reiss, the garden was maintained for a long period by Penelope Hobhouse, who has now left. The planting and treatment of the individual spaces within the garden is masterful and it appears far larger than it is. A beautiful garden and full of inspiration.
Address: Farm Street, Tintinhull, Somerset
Open- 12.00 noon to 6.00pm Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays
Closed- Monday and Tuesday all year; October to end March
Facilities- Teas, WC
Entrance fee- Yes
Owner- The National Trust
Tel +44 1935-822545
Mount Edgcumbe
With parkland and roughly three hectares of formal gardens this Grade I Historic Garden is worth a visit, if for no other reason than its New Zealand associations (there has been more than one Earl from New Zealand). The Earl's garden is pretty and there are interesting New Zealand and other theme gardens new the orangerie restaurant by the waterfront, there are miles of parkland and walkways to explore. The setting opposite Plymouth is certainly striking and the views are wonderful.
Address:
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday from March to October; 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday- Friday from November to February
..Winter- Sundays in February & for snowdrops- telephone to confirm dates
Closed- Bank Holidays, Sundays all year, Saturdays from November to February
Entrance fee- Free; Entrance fee for Earl's Garden only
Owner- Plymouth City Council/Cornwall County Council
Tel +44 752-822236
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Formerly a private garden with collections of magnolias, osemoor ow boats a wide range of plants in a number of styles.
Address:
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday from March to October; 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday- Friday from November to February
..Winter- Sundays in February & for snowdrops- telephone to confirm dates
Closed- Bank Holidays, Sundays all year, Saturdays from November to February
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- Teas, WC, gift shop, plants
Owner- The Royal Horticultural Society
Tel +44 805-624067
Stourhead
Designed in the English landscape style this is not so much a garden but a landscape park- and a particularly beautiful one. There are walks in the parkland and around the man-made lake, classical temples, a cascade, carefullly arranged vistas across the lake show this style of gardening at its best.
Address: Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire
Open- 9.00am to 7.00pm (or sunset if earlier) daily all year
Closed- Bank Holidays, Sundays all year, Saturdays from November to February
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- Teas, WC
Owner- The National Trust
Trelissick
Extensive collections of camellias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and other tender plants. Especially lovely in spring with blossom and magnolias underplanted with hostas, hellebores and daffodils. A beautiful garden with a spectacular view across to Falmouth.
Address: Foeck, nr Truro, Cornwall
Open- Open- 10.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 12.30pm to 5.30pm Sunday from 1 March to end October (closes at 5.00pm in March)
Woodland walks open all year
Closed- Bank Holidays, Sundays all year, Saturdays from November to February
Entrance fee- Yes
Facilities- Teas, WC, plant sales and gift shop
Owner- The National Trust
Tel +44 1872-862090; Fax +44 1872-865808 |
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