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Trench Hill

Sheepscombe,  Gloucestershire,  GL6 6TZ

Opening dates and times:Suns 17, 24 Feb (11-5); Sun 31 Mar, Mon 1 Apr (11-6); Every Wed 5 June to 26 June (2-6); Sat 15, Sun 16 June, Suns 21 July, 25 Aug (11-6); Suns 16, 23 Feb 2014

Visitors also welcome by appt Feb to Sept. Not suitable for large coaches (max 42 seater)

Admission:Adm £3, chd free

Facilities:

Refreshments:Home-made teas

Contact:Celia & Dave Hargrave   Telephone: 01452 814306
Email: celia.hargrave@btconnect.com

Postcode:GL6 6TZ

Location:1½m E of Painswick. 
On A46 to Cheltenham after Painswick, turn R to Sheepscombe. Approx 1½m (before reaching village) turn L by telegraph poles, Trench Hill at top of lane
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Description:Approx 3 acres set in small woodland with panoramic views. Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, extensive vegetable plots, wild flower areas, plantings of spring bulbs with thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, woodland walk, 2 small ponds, waterfall and larger conservation pond. Interesting wooden sculptures. Run on organic principles
Many wooden sculptures within the garden

Disability information:Much of the garden is accessible but there are parts which are not wheelchair user friendly because of steps and slopes

Further details:Our garden has been particularly developed over the past 18 years. There was no 'Grand Design' and everything has evolved with one idea generating the next. The feel of garden is a very important aspect as is the landscape in which it is situated. We have tried to create a garden for all seasons so that there is all year interest and times when each part of the garden has its moment. For instance the woodland areas and the north side of the garden come into their own from February with snowdrops and aconites followed by hellebores, narcissi and cyclamen in March and later anemones and bluebells

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