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Marwood Hill tel: 01271-342528 Area: Devon |
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| Visitor Information | www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk -- email: info {at} marwoodhillgarden.co.uk |
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Marwood Hill |
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| Opening Days and Hours | ||||||||||
Every day except Christmas day; 10am - 5.30pm |
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| Parties
/ Coaches: Yes |
Groups
/ Coaches need Appointment: Yes Groups welcome |
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House
Open for Viewing: No |
National
Garden Scheme days: Yes 15th May & 14th Aug; 10am - 5pm |
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| Best
Times of Year to Visit: Spring to autumn |
To
see: Large collection of camellias in March and the large outdoor collection of flowers in April. |
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| Admission Prices | ||||||||||
| Adult £5; Child free | ||||||||||
| Onsite Facilities | ||||||||||
| Parking:
Yes Lavatories: Yes Disabled Access: Yes |
Shop:
No Plants for Sale: Yes Lunches: Yes |
Teas:
Yes Light Refreshment: Yes Picnics: Yes |
Dogs
Allowed: Yes On Lead only: Yes Special Events: No |
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| Other
Facilities: Disabled access limited. Special events - telephone for details Plant sales every day; 11am - 4.30pm. Tea Room in house open Mon - Sat. |
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| Garden Features | ||||||||||
| New Herbaceous and Grasses Border. Start of 5 year project to create a prairie and meadow garden. | English Heritage Garden Grade: | |||||||||
| National Collection: Astilbe, Iris ensata, tulbaghia | ||||||||||
| Description of Garden | Designer:
Dr J.A Smart |
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| The 20 acre garden was started in 1950 by the present owner, it has three small lakes and a stream with waterside planting. There are large collections of many plants starting with snowdrops in February followed by naturalised daffodils and bluebells. The gardens hold Magnolias in March and April and a large collection of camellias outside and inside a greenhouse. Many rhododendrons have been planted in this garden and cherries are in flower by Easter, followed by primulas, astilbes, irises in the Bog Garden and other herbaceous plants. There is a wisteria pergola and a collection of clematis as well as a rockery and alpine scree. Good autumn colour is a feature at the end of the season. | ||||||||||
| History of Garden | ||||||||||
| The garden was started by its owner, Dr J.A Smart (sadly now deceased) in 1950 and designed by him, it has changed from its initial state as rough pastureland, to a blooming garden of flowers, with a small steam that runs through a field that was dammed in 1968 to form two lakes. The original eight-acre garden was increased to the present 20 acres by the purchase of the adjoining field in 1980. Many new features have been added in recent years. The garden has been inherited by Dr. Smart's nephew, Dr. Snowdon, who will I understand, carry on his uncle's good work. |
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| Nearby Devon Hotels, Facilities & Amenities | ||||||||||
| Hotels
& Accommodation: Waterloo House Hotel, Ilfracombe Highcliffe House, Linton |
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| Inns & Pubs: Ring O' Bells, Prixford |
Villages / Towns
/ Sightseeing: Barnstaple |
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