Waterperry Gardens
Free RHS Member days
Wednesdays all year, daily in November
About the garden
Seven miles from the heart of historic Oxford, Waterperry Gardens spans 20 acres of beautiful ornamental gardens with a fascinating history. Established in 1932 by Beatrix Havergal as a School of Horticulture for Ladies, it is now home to a plant centre, garden shop, art gallery, gift barn, museum and teashop.
The gardens are expansive, beautifully maintained and full of interesting plants. In recent years, many areas have been thoughtfully redesigned and replanted, blending elegant formal features with imaginative plant combinations. Current projects include the restoration of the Mary Spiller rose garden, the creation of a vibrant winter border and the addition of a charming bluebell copse.
The formal garden boasts a classic knot garden, a fragrant herb border, and a graceful wisteria tunnel. Nearby, visitors can admire creative techniques for training apples and roses. At the heart of it all lies a breathtaking 200-foot herbaceous border, complemented by colourful shrub borders and intricate alpine beds.
Please note: Dogs on leads are welcome on site; however, only assistance dogs are permitted in the ornamental gardens.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Accessible garden
- Children’s play area
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Rock garden
- Sculpture
- Wildflower meadow
- Herbaceous border
- Autumn colour
- Mediterranean/Italian garden
- Winter garden
Get involved
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