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Garden Name: Chenies Manor House
Last Modified: 18/01/2010
Garden ID: 0053

pic: 0053_cheniesmanorhouse.jpg

Owner: Mrs. E. Macleod Matthews & Mr C MacLeod Matthews
Address:
Chenies
Rickmansworth

Postcode: WD3 6ER
County: Buckinghamshire

tel: 01494 762888
fax: 
website: www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk
email: macleodmatthews {at} btinternet.com

Features: 
Mid April to early May,Show Garden for Bloms Tulips with 6,000 tulips throughout the gardens. 
From end of June continous colour throughout the 5 acre gardens until the end of October.
The gardens include :Topiary, Physic Garden, Kitchen Garden, White Garden, Sunken Garden, Yew and Turf Maze, Shop.
Easter Mon (5th April) House & Garden Open 2-5pm - Easter Egg races, Egg Spotting. 
Spring BH (3rd May) House & Garden Open 2-5pm Tulip Festival and Scanner Appeal charity Walk.
BH Mon (31st May) 10am-4pm English Driving School,(contact Shirley Williams 01 923 267919) (Manor gardens only open also at 10am)
Manor House open 2pm - Vintage Tractors, Home-made teas, shop, plants for sale. and much more!
Famous Plant & Garden Fair - Sunday 18th July; 10am-5pm -(Manor opens at 2pm extra £3) 
68 Specialist nurseries from around the country, Rare & Exceptional Plants, Garden Tools, books and garden accessories, children's entertainment, light lunch, refreshments.
BH Monday - 30th August 2-5pm House & Garden Open, home made teas in the Garden Room, shop, 2 mazes, Trailer rides on a tractor for children.
Spooks & Surprises 27th & 28th Oct; 2-5pm Fun for children, come dressed for Spooks, Face painting, Home made teas, specially adapted tour of the house, shop, 2 mazes to get lost in!

English Heritage Grade:
II*

Opening Times:
1st April - 28th Oct; Wed and Thurs, Bank Holiday Mons; 2pm - 5pm, last guided tour 4.15pm
Plant & Garden Fair: 18TH July; Sun; 10am - 5pm (MANOR OPENS AT 2PM EXTRA £3)

Best Times of Year to Visit: 


To see: 


National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: Manor, same days as gardens; opens at 2pm - extra £3

Admission Prices:
House & garden: Adults £5.50; Child £3
Garden only: Adult £4; Child £2
Plant Fair Adult £5; Child £2.50 
Tours of House from 2pm Adult £3; Child £1.50

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

Other Facilities:
Lunches/light refreshments for Groups by arrangement.


Designer: Elizabeth & Alistair Macleod Matthews
Description of Garden:
The 15th/16th century manor house is surrounded by magnificent lawns, walls and gardens. There are herbaceous borders, a white garden with interesting topiary, a Tudor bulb garden and a physic garden displaying a collection of medicinal and culinary herbs. A Yew Maze of more than head height, a fountain court, a parterre and a productive potager complete the picture of a garden worth visiting throughout the season.


History: 
This garden was recreated from Tudor times.

Local Inns: 
Royal Standard of England, Forty Green
The Bedford Arms, Chenies
The Red Lion, Chenies

Accomodation: 
Crown Hotel, Old Amersham
The Bedford Arms, Chenies

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Chenies near Amersham, 2.5 miles from M25
Amersham Old Town