Holker Hall & Gardens
RHS Partner Garden
Free RHS Member days
When open
About the garden
Peace, romance and adventure lie at the heart of 25 acres of this formal and woodland gardens. The tightly clipped hedges and quadrants of herbaceous borders in the Elliptical Gardens echo the styles and fashions of the early 1700s and careful planting schemes keep the borders vibrant throughout the warmer months in the Summer Garden.
At the heart of the estate lies the romantic Sunken Garden. The semi-circular stone structure, with terraces and a deep water trough, was designed by Thomas Mawson in the early 20th century. The original concept of a rose garden has evolved towards looser herbaceous planting more suitable to our climate.
The Wildflower Meadow links the formal gardens to the ancient parkland and the natural landscape beyond. A network of mown paths meander through the grasses and rich tapestry of wild flowers. Holker’s woodland garden is home to the National Collection of Styracaceae, flowering late summer and delivering magnificent autumn foliage and fruit.
Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Wildflower meadow
- Woodland
- Herbaceous border
- Pond or lake
- Autumn colour
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