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Lady Farm

Lady Farm
Chelwood
Bristol

BS39 4NN

tel: 01761-490770
fax: 01761 490877

Area: Somerset
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.ladyfarm.co.uk

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Lady Farm
Somerset
All details updated* as of: 21/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

Every Wed in July, Aug & Sept; 2pm - 6pm - please call to confirm
Private parties of 10 or more on other days by appointment.

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
May - October

To see:

Admission Prices

Adult £5; Child under 12 free.

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No

Shop: No
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: No
Picnics: No

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

Other Facilities:
Teas on Open days. Rare Plants Fair 12th Sept; 11am - 4pm

Garden Features

Lakes and waterfalls. Large areas of "steppe" or "prairie".
Cottage garden.

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer: Judy Pearce

The garden was begun 11 years ago and encompasses 8 acres in all. The key feature is a spring-fed watercourse which flows into two lakes which have adjacent rock features. There is a new formal cottage garden with colour-themed perennials. Spectacular rambling roses line a hota and allium walk. A large area of new-style "prairie" and "steppe" planting was featured in the TV programme "Gardeners' World" in 2001, as well as being described in many magazines including the RHS journal, The Garden, and in the Christmas 2002 issue of Gardens Illustrated. Lady Farm was voted by the public one of the top ten gardens in the UK in August 2002.

History of Garden

The removal of 3 acres of farm buildings in 1990-1991 necessitated some serious landscaping which was undertaken by the owners, Malcolm and Judy Pearce. The chance discovery of the source of the main spring water enabled the lakes and water features to be formed. Anthony Archer-Wills created the rock features and cave and Mary Payne was inspirational in the grasses and "prairie" plantings.

Nearby Somerset Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
Carpenters Arms, Stanton Wick

Restaurants:

Inns & Pubs:
Carpenters Arms, Stanton Wick

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Bath
Bristol
Wells
Chew Valley

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

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