Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens
Free RHS Member days
When open (excluding event days)
About the garden
The 18th-century landscaping of the park showcases stunning vistas and lakes that provide a beautiful backdrop for the hall. Spanning almost 13 acres, the gardens have been developed by several renowned designers, including Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe and Dame Sylvia Crowe in the 20th century and Arne Maynard.
In the tranquil Wild Garden, which is arranged around a stream, visitors can enjoy a variety of spring flowers as well as specimen acers and gunneras. The more formal gardens surrounding the hall are designed as a series of individually planted 'rooms'. These include pergolas, statues, rose borders, double herbaceous borders and pools.
In the spring, a stunning display of white bracts on Cornus kousa adds drama to the landscape, while wisterias drape the garden walls and bloom above lush borders. During high summer, you can admire the abundance of roses trained in spirals and organic shapes on walls and in borders. Late summer brings additional interest with dahlias, salvias and agapanthus, ensuring the gardens remain vibrant.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Accessible facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Sculpture
- Herbaceous border
- Pond or lake
- Water garden
- Wildlife planting and features
Get involved
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