Gardens in Devon
Many of these gardens surround stately homes, so you might try browsing our listings of historic houses as well.
Garden: Since the 1950s the grounds of the 12th-century Hartland Abbey have been cleared, restored and replanted. Victorian fernery, woodland gardens, bog garden, 'Ladies' woodland walk, secret walled gardens. Large glasshouses. Longer walks lead to the Cove and spectacular coastal scenery.
Hartland,
Bideford,
Devon,
England, EX39 6DT
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Two south-facing acres with plantings inspired by natural plant communities, with an emphasis on season-long vibrant colour. This is an RHS garden, hosting special events throughout the summer.
Holbrook Hill,
Sampford Peverell,
Tiverton,
Devon,
England, EX16 7EN
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Garden: 15 acre hillside garden within 4000 acres of woods. Famous for trees and shrubs. Terraced beds, dwarf shrubs, rhododendrons. Circular walks through the woods.
Broadclyst,
Exeter,
Devon,
England, EX5 3LE
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Garden: Fine Devon gardens are a delight in every season. Animal topiary, pool garden, spring bulbs, and lots of woodland to get lost in.
Bolham,
Tiverton,
Devon,
England, EX16 7RQ
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Over 3000 different varieties of plants spread over 20 acres. Greenhouse collection of Antipodean plants, another of camellias. Willows, ferns, rock garden, walled gardens, climbing plants, alpines, bog plants. Best in: April-August.
Marwood,
Barnstaple,
Devon,
England, EX31 4EB
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Garden: The grounds of Powderham Castle on the River Exe have been developed with the family in mind. The green deer park, studded with mature trees, is the setting for a steam railway, and Jousting Knights have been known to entertain visitors. More traditionally, you will find roses, a national collection of Dianthus, and a delightful springtime woodland garden. There is also a childrens secret garden, and Timmy Two the tortoise (successor to Timothy the first, who was reputedly the world's oldest tortoise at the time of his demise in 2004).
Kenton,
Exeter,
Devon,
England, EX6 8JQ
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There are over 3500 varieties of plants at Rosemoor, including over 100 dogwoods and hollies. Among the special garden areas are a Scree garden, alpine plants, an arboretum, and water and bog plants. Rosemoor is the regional centre for the Royal Horticultural Society.
Great Torrington,
Devon,
England, EX38 8PH
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A restored Victorian garden and pleasure-ground are all that remains of a 19th-century mansion and grounds. A series of four lakes cascade through the 180-acre park, with a series of formal gardens and terraces.
Crediton,
Devon,
England, EX17 1DG
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A restored Victorian garden with sumptuous colour in summer. Winsford Walled Garden was created in the 1880s, abandoned during WWII, and only restored in the early years of the 21st century.
Winsford Lane,
Halwill Junction,
Devon,
England, EX21 5XT
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