Castle Hill Gardens
RHS Partner Garden
Free RHS Member days
11am–4pm, Monday–Wednesday, 24 March–31 October
About the garden
Nestled among the rolling hills of North Devon, the stunning 50-acre Castle Hill Gardens offer a wealth of sights and scents that change with the seasons. Stroll along peaceful paths where 170 varieties of magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas flourish alongside hosts of daffodils, bluebells and carpets of native primroses. The Millennium Garden is at its best in spring, while summer brings the heady scent of lavender in the borders. Autumn, in turn, dazzles with hues of red, amber and gold.
Gentle, winding pathways lead into historic parkland interspersed with temples, follies, mythical statues and stunning vistas. A climb to Sham Castle offers panoramic views stretching to Exmoor, Dartmoor and Lundy Island, and high on the hill, overlooking the house and gardens, stands the recently restored Holwell Temple.
Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Picnic area
- Toilets
Key features
- Sculpture
- Autumn colour
- Champion trees
- Cottage planting
- Winter garden
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.