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Garden Name: Brodsworth Hall & Gardens
Last Modified: 09/02/2010
Garden ID: 0259

pic: 0259_Brodsworth.jpg

Owner: English Heritage
Address:
Brodsworth
Doncaster

Postcode: DN5 7XJ
County: Yorkshire

tel: 01302 722598
fax: 01302 337165
website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
email: alison.constantine {at} english-heritage.org.uk

Features: 
Floral displays, water features, woodland garden and newly restored Fern Dell.
Woodland area called the Rose Dell has over 70 species of wild roses from all round the world.
Newly restored Alpine Beds.

English Heritage Grade:
II*

Opening Times:
1st Apr - 30th Sept; Tues - Sun & BH Mons; 10am - 5.30pm. Last admission 30mins before closing.
1st Oct - 1st Nov; Sat & Sun; 12noon - 4pm
2nd Nov - 31st Mar; Sat & Sun; 10am - 4pm
Closed 24-26th Dec and 1st Jan.

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
April/May

To see: 
Daffodils, then tulips.
Summer bedding plants.

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 15% discount on groups of 10+

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments: Pre-booked guided tours of House Apr - Oct mornings 

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 1st Apr - 30th Sept; Tues - Sun & BH Mons; 10am - 5.30pm. Last admission 30mins before closing.
1st Oct - 1st Nov; Sat & Sun; 12noon - 4pm
Pre-booked tours Mar - Sept mornings

Admission Prices:
Adult £5.30 with House £8.70; Child £2.70 with House £4.40; Over 60s £4.50, with House £7.40; English Heritage Members free. Membership starts @£25

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Occasional plant fairs, call for details


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
The delightful grounds, which can be visited all year, are a traditional mixture of formal and informal. Floral displays, water features, statuary, shrubberies, rose gardens and an immaculate croquet lawn contrast with extensive woodlands incorporating charming features like the Target House, which is a superb sun-trap, and a rocky fern dell. A rare collection of 350 ferns from all over the world has recently been planted in the dell in a 'specimen' display typical of those that took pride of place in these important Victorian landscaped gardens. The rose garden, at the end of the quarry garden, is remarkable for its Rose Pergola and its 19th century rose varieties which perfume the air at the end of June and in early July. The burbling waters in the ornamental cascade complete the enchantment. The Flower Garden features over 10,000 bedding plants in an array of colours and sizes.

Further information on the EH Contemporary Heritage Gardens project can be obtained from www.english-heritage.org.uk or by calling Richmond Castle on 01748-822493


History: 
The gardens, like the house, are an essay from the 1860's and are being restored to their original design. They have been restored by David Avery and his team with the help of an HLF grant..

Local Inns: 
Several local pubs

Accomodation: 


Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: