The Walled Gardens of Cannington
Free RHS Member days
January–February, Wednesday; March–December, Saturday–Sunday; when open
About the garden
Located in the village of Cannington, Somerset, the Walled Gardens of Cannington lie within the grounds of a medieval priory.
Having undergone extensive redevelopment, the gardens were officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 2009. The gardens feature classic and contemporary elements, including the Hot Border, the Blue Garden, the Sub-tropical Walk, the Winter Garden, the Potager, the Rose Walk, the Mediterranean Garden and a Victorian-style fernery. There is also a botanical glasshouse where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen, and two smaller gardens within the walls. The Bishop’s and Southern Hemisphere Gardens are areas of real tranquillity.
A tearoom, plant nursery, and gift shop can all be accessed without visiting the gardens.
Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Glasshouse (open to public)
- Gravel garden
- Autumn colour
- Mediterranean/Italian garden
- Organic management
- Prairie/naturalistic planting
Get involved
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