Beachside Holiday Park - Gardens/Estates
Tapeley Park Gardens
5 miles
Instow, Devon
Telephone number: 01271 860528
With its fours distinctly different themed areas set within a 35 acre site, Tapeley Gardens are home to a rich and fascinating variety of flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables, as well as some Highland cattle and Berkshire Pigs. The garden is a swathe of colours and perfumes. No visit is complete without a walk around the woodland paths. Light lunches and cream teas are served at the tearooms.
Clovelly Court Gardens
8 miles
Clovelly Cross, Devon
Telephone number: 01237 431781
Web Address: www.clovelly.co.uk
The garden is a classic example of the Victorian Kitchen garden tradition. Apricots, Melons, peaches, nectarines, peppers, chillies, and tomatoes are just a few of the items grown here. A woodland walk 'The Long Walk', leads to an elegant garden. Within the unique maritime microclimate of the gardens is a planned display of tender and exotic flower borders.
RHS Garden Rosemoor
8 miles
Great Torrington, Devon
Telephone number: 01805 624067
Web Address: www.rhs.org.uk
RHS Garden Rosemoor is acclaimed by gardeners throughout the world, but you do not have to be a keen gardener to appreciate the beauty and diversity of Rosemoor. Whatever the season, the garden is a unique and enchanting place that people return to Time and time again to gain ideas and inspiration. Highlights of the garden include a spectacular display of over 2,000 roses with 200 varieties, colour theme gardens, cottage gardens, winter gardens, gazebo, lake, fruit and vegetable garden and much more.
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens
10 miles
Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon
Telephone number: 01271 850262
Web Address: www.broomhillart.co.uk
60 Sculptors, 300 Sculptures, 10 acres of garden in one Devon's most glorious valleys. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of beautiful wooded grounds and bound by Its own stream Broomhill is set in a stunning location.
Hartland Abbey and Gardens
10 miles
Hartland, Nr Bideford, Devon
Telephone number: 01237 441264
Web Address: www.hartlandabbey.com
Visit the historic family home with its beautiful gardens and grounds, with nearly a millennium of history. Hartland Abbey was founded in 1157. Henry VIII made a gift of the Abbey to the Sergeant of his wine cellar, William Abbott. The house has descended down to present day to continue as a lived in family home. Features in the Abbey include pictures, furniture, porcelain collected over many generations. There is also fascinating, recently uncovered murals depicting family involvement in mediaeval history. Follow the winding paths through woodland gardens with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and hydrangeas to the bog garden.
Marwood Hill Gardens
13 miles
Marwood, Barnstaple, Devon
Telephone number: 01271 342528
Come and share the enjoyment of this 18-acre garden. Marwood Hill Gardens is the end result of the owner's passion over 50 years in the collecting of an enormous number of trees and shrubs, many of which are very rare. Every season sees an exuberance of flower with large collections of Camellia and Magnolias. Other species of Rhododendrons and Flowering trees are in flower in the summer. Three lakes, linked to the biggest Bog garden in the West, are alive with Ducks and multi-coloured carp.
Historic Docton Mill & Gardens
20 miles
Speke valley, Nr Hartland, Devon
Telephone number: 01237 441369
Web Address: www.doctonmill.co.uk
Docton Mill boasts a vast variety of colourful fauna and flora. They offer a huge list of flowers and shrubs including narcissi, ferns, bluebells, campion, violets, perennials, the "Docton Mill" magnolias and much, much more. As quoted by Lady Magazine 'T
Winsford Walled Garden
30 miles
Winsford Lane, Halwill Junction, Nr Okehampton, Devon, EX21 5XT
Telephone number: 01409 221477
Web Address: www.winsfordwalledgarden.co.uk
The original garden owner's familiy can be traced back to Cornish artist Henry Bone R A (1755-1834), today the garden is being developed by a family of three and since 1999 they have amassed 3000 varieties. Very relaxed atmosphere. Guided Tours available.
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
45 miles
East Budleigh, Devon
Telephone number: 01395 568465
Web Address: www.bictongardens.co.uk
Devon's most magnificent historic gardens, museum and children's play areas. Enjoy Over sixty acres of beautiful gardens with soft sweeping lawns, elegant water features and formal gardens. There are so many choices of garden to view here including the Secret garden, Italian garden, American garden, tropical house, temperate house and more. This is also ideal for not only the keen gardener but also families and children as there is also a lot to do here, including a nature trail, big foot maze, mini golf, and indoor play complex.
