South Somerset is blessed with a wide range of gardens from the quirky to the classic, small cottage gardens to large park lands, all waiting to be explored and inspire. Historic houses are around every corner as you travel through the area, many with important stories to tell.
Visit South Somerset - Gardens & Historic Houses
Stoke sub Hamdon Priory
Gardens & Historic Houses
Stoke sub Hamdon Priory (National Trust), Stoke sub Hamdon, TA14 6QP
14th/15th-century farm buildings, formerly a priest's residence. The priests who lived here served the Chapel of St Nicholas (now destroyed).
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens
Gardens & Historic Houses
Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, BA5 2PD
01749 988111
https://bishopspalace.org.uk/
Explore 14 acres of beautiful gardens located in the heart of the historic city of Wells. Formal Dutch gardens and fine specimen trees with diverse and luxuriant borders, complete with restored 19th century picturesque style planting surrounding the Palace and the ruins of the Great Hall.
The National Garden Scheme
Gardens & Historic Houses
East Wing, Hatchlands Park, Guildford, GU4 7RT
01483 211535
https://ngs.org.uk/
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,700 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities.
The Newt in Somerset
Gardens & Historic Houses
The Newt in Somerset, Bruton, BA7 7NG
01963 577777
https://thenewtinsomerset.com/
Travel through two thousand years of history as you walk in landscapes and gardens that breathe the past. Our gardens demonstrate a breadth of horticultural activities, celebrating the traditions of different eras using plants authentic to that time.
The Walled Gardens of Cannington
Gardens & Historic Houses
The Walled Gardens of Cannington, Nr Bridgwater, TA5 2HA
Fascinating gardens with a Grade 1 listed medieval priory backdrop. A mix of classic and modern features, including a ‘hot’ herbaceous border, sub-tropical walk and a national collection of deschampsia and santolina.
Tintinhull Garden (National Trust)
Gardens & Historic Houses
Tintinhull Garden, Nr Yeovil, BA22 8PZ
Secluded and harmonious, this exquisite garden was the vision of one remarkable woman: Phyllis Reiss.
Treasurer's House (National Trust)
Gardens & Historic Houses
Treasurer's House, Martock, TA12 6JL
Completed in 1293, this medieval house includes a Great Hall, 15th century kitchen and an unusual wall painting. Note: Private home. Temporarily closed due to COVID restrictions. Please check website for updates.
Yeo Valley Organic Garden
Gardens & Historic Houses
Yeo Valley, Bristol, BS40 7YE
01761 462798
https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/the-organic-garden
Organic garden of 6 and a half acres if Soil Association certified ornamental and edible plants in a seasonal patchwork. A strong emphasis on confident planting and quirky fun. Cafe.
