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Crowe Hall

Crowe Hall
Widcombe Hill
Bath

BA2 6AR

tel: 01225-310322
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Area: Somerset
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Visitor Information

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Crowe Hall
Somerset
All details updated* as of: 21/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

6th Apr, 1st June; 2pm - 6pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: Yes
but only for groups by appointment.

National Garden Scheme days: Yes
6th Apr
1st Jun.

Best Times of Year to Visit:
March - June

To see:
Bulbs, flowering trees, climbing roses, clematis, shrubs, lawns and paths through fields.

Admission Prices

Adult £3; Child £1.

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: No
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: No
Picnics: No

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: No
Special Events: No

Other Facilities:
Limited parking and facilities for the disabled. Dogs welcome.

Garden Features

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer:

Crowe Hall is set in approximately 11 acres of varied garden. There are many magnificent trees and dramatic views over Bath and up to Prior Park. The daffodils are at their best in March or early April. The garden is on a steep slope and is full of surprises. There are pools and cascades and fountains, a grotto with intruiging tunnels and long paths mown through the fields, which are magically beautiful in April and May especially.

There are many unexpected small gardens; for example, the Hercules Garden, where the hero appears in his lion skin, and in a mosaic pool designed in 1995. The Teazle Garden is so named in memory of a favourite dog. An extensive terrace, surrounded with a balustrade, provides a formal element. In high summer rambling roses festoon the old apple trees. The hanging baskets in the portico are a speciality.

History of Garden

The garden is located on a sensational steep hillside and the huge embankments, supported by buttresses, probably date from the 1840s. The log shed is dated 1851 and the greenhouse, sole survivor of many such, from 1852. Mr Carmichael, who had worked at Sandringham, designed intricate geometric beds on the terrace in about 1890. Fortunately these were swept away in the early 1930's when their maintenance became too much of a problem, in favour of the present flat lawn and pool. Since 1961 the garden has been much enlarged and replanted.

Nearby Somerset Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
The Ayrlington, Bath
The County Hotel, Bath
Monkshill Guest House, Bath (south)

Restaurants:
No 5 Bistro, Bath
The Moody Goose, Bath
Restaurant le Clos, Bath

Inns & Pubs:
Hope & Anchor Inn, Midford
Wheatsheaf, Combe Hay

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Bath

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 21/02/2008

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