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South Somerset Tourism
Explore our Gardens & NurseriesFrom the romance and intimacy of Cothay Manor to the more imposing splendour of Forde Abbey, Somerset has gardens to please every eye and mood. Discover the home of English cottage gardening at East Lambrook Manor and the informality of Lower Severalls with its mellow hamstone farmhouse. Don't forget you can order your copy of Classic Gardens from Yeovil Tourist Information Centre, email: yeoviltic@southsomerset.gov.uk or telephone 01935 845 946. Many houses and gardens also provide a wonderful setting for music, theatre and other events throughout the year. Tourist Information Centres will be please to provide current information. Whether small or large, formal or informal, each garden illustrates the seep-rooted passion which the English feel for their houses and gardens. Visit the Classic Gardens of Somerset. The Bishop's Palace and Gardens Medieval palace and gardens surrounded by a moat and fortified walls. Located in the centre of Wells. Beautiful Jekyll inspired gardens and Tudor court house. Historic watermill with a host of unique features including hydro generation. Tearoom, gift area, mill tours. Opening Times, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 5pm. Medieval manor house set in 12 acres of magnificent gardens. Rated 2 stars by the Good Garden Guide. "A plantman's paradise". Indoor and outdoor plants from Acers to Zamioculcas. Exclusive containers. Sundries and gifts. Refreshments. Expert honest advice. Informal Grade 1 listed cottage garden of great beauty and charm created by celebrated plantswoman Margery Fish. Spectacular gardens, magnificent 12th century house, restaurant, gift shop, pottery exhibition and the highest powered fountain in England. Historic watermill tours. Watergarden in gardening magazines. Riverside walk. Teas. Open 15th May - end September. 2.00 - 5.00pm, The 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Mill tours are every half hour with the last one at 4.00pm. Breathtaking gardens. Cafe offering delicious homemade food, gift shop, plant centre. Regular events. A growing nursery with the emphasis on plants, also unusual and eclectic gifts and cards. The newly opened secret gardens of Somerset. Boasts an architectual backdrop of viaduct with rockery and millpond. A small specialist nursery with a wide range of bulbs, perennials and ferns, particularly for any shady position. Lower Severalls Garden & Nursery Inspiring plantsmans garden set in front of 18th century Hamstone farmhouse with nursery specialising in herbaceous perennials and herbs. Intimate manor with 14th century chapel and 15th century Great Hall. Beautiful formal "Arts and Crafts" garden including topiary. Magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, incorporating National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden and park. Delightful formal garden. A tranquil oasis of small pools, secluded lawns and beautiful borders. Town Tree Nature Garden Town Tree Nature Gardens north of Martock. Landscaped nature walk with ponds and visiting waterfowl. The Walled Gardens of Cannington The gardens feature a blue garden;sub-tropical walk; a Victorian style fennery and botanical glasshouse. |