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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> coombe country park |
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Coombe Country Park Brinklow Rd Binley, W. Midlands CV3 2AB Tel: 024 76453720 |
Approximately 400 acres of parkland, woods and
lakes. Formal gardens, arboretum, visitor centre and
regular events. Walking and cycling. Open: Phone for details. Directions: B4027 west of Coventry. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> coughton court |
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Coughton Court nr Alcester B49 5JA Tel: 01789 400777 |
Grand Tudor house with period style gardens.
Labyrinth, walled garden, herbaceous borders, roses, riverside
walk and bog garden. National Trust. Open: Phone for details. Directions: On A435 2 miles north of Alcester. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> farnborough hall |
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Farnborough Hall Farnborough Banbury OX17 1DU Tel: 01295 690002 |
Attractive, family owned, eighteenth century
house of honey coloured stone. Period landscaped gardens
with temples and terraces. National Trust. Open: Phone for details. Directions: A423, 6 miles north of Banbury - follow tourism signs. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> halls croft |
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Halls Croft Old Town Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG Tel: 01789 296083 |
Tudor house once owned by Shakespeare's
son-in-law and his wife. Attractive walled garden with an
ancient mulberry tree. Open: Phone for details. Directions: A422 Stratford-upon-Avon, follow tourism signs. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> kenilworth castle |
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Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth |
The remains of this twelfth century castle are
England's largest remaining castle ruins. The Elizabethan
garden was recreated in 1970. Regular historic
re-enactments throughout the year. English Heritage. Directions: A452 south west of Coventry - follow signs from Kenilworth. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> mill garden |
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Mill Garden Warwick Castle Castle Hill, Warmington Tel: 01926 492877 |
Pretty garden next to Warwick Castle and
overlooking the River Avon. Open: Phone for details. Directions: A425 west of Royal Leamington Spa, next to Warwick Castle. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> national herb centre |
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National Herb Centre Banbury Road Warmington OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999 |
Free admission to the herb gardens which overlook
a beautiful valley. Guided tours, nature trails, walks,
workshops and cookery demonstrations. Open: Daily 9am-5pm (Sun 10.30am) Directions: On the B4100 just outside Warmington Village, 5 miles north of Banbury. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> ryton organic gardens |
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Ryton Organic Gardens Coventry CV8 3LG  Tel: 02476 303517 Web site: www.hdra.org.uk |
Ryton Organic Gardens, run by HDRA - the national organic gardening charity, attracts more than 30,000 visitors each year. This beautiful ten-acre site, near Coventry, has grown rapidly since it was established in 1985. The gardens now boast 30 different attractions including themed gardens, educational displays and wildlife areas – all demonstrating the wonders of organic gardening. Families will love our fascinating visitor centre, the Vegetable Kingdom, which opened last year. They can learn all about vegetables they have never heard of before and take part in interactive games with a colourful cast of vegetable characters. Our new Children’s Garden, opened in June, also offers an exciting place for discovery and play. Visitors can enjoy delicious refreshments in our restaurant and café, or browse around our shop which sells a wide range of organic foods, gardening goods, books and gifts. To just use these facilities, you do not have to pay the entrance fee. We also offer a refreshingly different venue for conferences and weddings. Ryton Organic Gardens and the Vegetable Kingdom, which have been run by HDRA since 1985, are located on Wolston Road, five miles south east of Coventry. They are open every day from 9am to 5pm, except during Christmas week. Admission costs £4.50 for adults, £4 for concessions and £2 for children under 16. Admission is free for HDRA and RHS members. Group discounts are also available for pre-booked parties of 14 or more. To find out more telephone 024 7630 3517, email enquiry@hdra.org.uk or visit HDRA’s website www.hdra.org.uk. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> stoneleigh abbey |
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Stoneleigh Abbey Kenilworth CV8 2LF Tel: 01926 858535 |
Historic twelfth century Cisterian abbey with
parkland and gardens extending to 690 acres. Design
influenced by landscape architects Repton and Nessfield. Open: House - guided tours; grounds - 10am-5pm, Easter-October, Tues-Sun & Bank Hols. Directions: Take A46 south west of Coventry, the abbey is off the B4115. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> warwick castle |
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Warwick Castle Warwick CV34 4QU Tel: 0870 442 2000 |
Spectacular historic castle surrounded by
magnificent grounds which were landscaped by Capability Brown.
Peacock garden, conservatory and rose garden. Open: Phone for details. Directions: M40, j15 - follow signs to castle (less than 2 miles away). |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england >> warwickshire >> wightwick manor |
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Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton WV6 8EE Tel: 01902 761400 |
Victorian mansion house with 17 acres of gardens
reflecting the Victorian style with topiary and yew hedges.
National Trust. Open: Phone for details. Directions: 3 miles west of Wolverhampton, up Wightwick Bank (off A454 beside Mermaid Inn). |
