Time Off - Local Garden Visits Three Cotswolds gardens you must visit this summer...
1. Spetchley Park
This stunning 30-acre Victorian estate, set in glorious countryside, has belonged to the Berkeley family since 1605. Over the years it has been lovingly created by successive generations to stunning effect. It boasts an enviable collection of worldwide plant treasures. Rare trees and shrubs make this a plantsman’s paradise. A wonderful sanctuary to relax in and take in the views. Surprises greet you at every turn and with no set route you are free to meander and take in the superb collections. With a ‘knobbly knee tree’ and the wildlife, the children will find plenty to do too!
featured gardens, this is one to take your camera to!
Location: Newtown, Wiltshire BA13 3ED. Open: 24th – 25th July, 2pm – 6pm. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Admission: £3, children free. Home-made teas and cakes are available. Only dogs on leads are allowed due to livestock and a resident cat! Telephone: 01373 823383. See the NGS Yellow Book for directions or visit
www.ngs.org.uk
3. Whitcombe House
Many visitors to Whitcombe House enjoy the extraordinary sense of peace this 1-acre stone-walled garden envelops them in. Take your time to enjoy the summer colours and the reds and yellows of the hot borders. Water-loving primulas are growing to stunning effect along the banks of the stream where mini-waterfalls and the Captain’s Bridge can also be found. The backdrop to the garden is an ancient church set in the beautiful village of Overbury. Roses and stocks fill the air with a heavenly scent to add to the tranquillity. A kitchen garden and fig tree also help to make this an informal garden with plenty to see and relish.
Spetchley Park a stunning 30-acre Victorian estate
Location: Spetchley, Worcs WR5 1RS. Open: NGS 4th July 11am – 6pm. Admission: £6, children free, concessions £5.50. Refreshments are available. Partial wheelchair access. Telephone: 01453 810303 or visit www.spetchleygardens.
co.uk or
www.ngs.org.uk for more information and directions.
2. Beggars Knoll
Beggars Knoll is one of the few Chinese gardens in England
A wonderful garden in which to relax and enjoy the peace and serenity. As one of the few Chinese gardens in England there is much to see and absorb as you slowly wander through the decorative gateways taking in the ponds and three
exotic pavilions. Enjoy the moon gates and examine the rare Chinese plants. There is also an extensive potager to explore and spectacular views towards the Mendips to enjoy as you make your way to the secret Bamboo Garden. As with all our
Whitcombe House an extraordinary sense of peace in this 1-acre stone-walled garden
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Location: Overbury, nr Tewkesbury GL20 7NZ Open: 4th July 2pm – 5pm. Visitors also welcome by appointment Apr to Sept, groups 10+ preferred but not essential. Admission: £3, children free. Dogs allowed on lead. Home-made teas available. For wheelchair access, please contact in advance for details. Telephone: 01386 725206 or see the NGS Yellow Book for directions or visit
www.ngs.org.uk
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