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 17th and 29th October, 12th and 26th November and 17th and 31st December.
A contemporary 3 acre rectory garden by award-winning designer Anoushka Feiler. Inspired by the Old Rectory’s C18 history and religious setting, the main garden is divided into six areas: kitchen garden, glasshouse and flower garden, woodland menagerie, pleasure garden, park, and orchard. Elements of C18 design such as formal structures, parterres, topiary, long walks, occasional seating areas and traditional craft work have been introduced, but with a distinctly C21 twist through the inclusion of living walls, modern materials and features, new planting methods and abstract installations. Opens Sunday 18th October, pre-booking essential.
Founded in 1925, Forestry England’s Bedgebury National Pinetum’s mix of conifers and broadleaved specimens spans 350 acres of Wealden countryside, awe-inspiring in scale and grandeur. Paths wind past 6 lakes and giant redwoods to Marshal’s Lake, ringed by rusty-red swamp cypress each autumn. Many of its 12,000 specimens form a living gene bank, safeguarding trees for a changing climate. Bedgebury is open from 8am to 5pm in October. Forestry England are offering an Autumn colour and behind the scenes guided walk of approximately 1.5 hours and 2.4km (1.5 miles) distance. Tour times are 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Opens Tuesday 20th October, pre-booking essential.
Walk in to this tranquil partly walled ½ acre garden to find an oasis of calm. Beds grouped around the central fountain offer floral continuity through the seasons with soft harmonious planting supported by good structure with topiary, a rose/clematis walk and wisteria walk. Outside the wall is the late border with its vibrant colours and fun planting. Cash only on the day. Opens Wednesday 21st October.
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+.
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