Marwood Hill Gardens
Barnstaple North Devon
Hartland Abbey and Gardens
n Twenty acres of gardens with three
lakes. A haven for plants from around
1st DAFFODIL DAY - 21st March 11–4pm
the world. Colour from February to late
autumn.
Come and see our lovely, historic
n Garden Tea Room collection and many other spring
n Plant Sales
flowers in this beautiful setting
n Coach Car Park (new for 2009)
n Groups welcome by appointment
*Dogs welcome*Hot pasties*Cream Teas*
(group rates and special menus available) *Woodland Walks to the sea*House open*
Open all year (closed Christmas Day)
10am - 5.30pm April - September 10am - 4.00pm October - March
www.hartlandabbey.com
Telephone 01271 342528 Email:
info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk
01237441264/234
Visit our website on
www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk
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Tel: 01822 870235
An exceptional range of
NUR
Trees Shrubs, Fruit, Roses
and much more grown on
our 5 acre Nursery
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DENS
Open 8-5 Mon-Sat, 10-5 Sun
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