Waterperry Gardens
Free RHS Member days
10am–5pm, Wednesdays all year, daily in November
About the garden
Seven miles from the heart of historic Oxford, Waterperry Gardens spans nine 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 extensive, well maintained and full of interesting plants. Much has been redesigned and replanted in recent years, incorporating fine formal features and delightful plant combinations. Ongoing developments include the replanting of the Mary Spiller rose garden, the creation of a new winter border and the addition of a new bluebell copse. The formal garden features a small knot garden, an herb border and a wisteria tunnel. Nearby, visitors can observe creative methods of training apples and roses, but centrepiece of the garden is the spectacular 200ft-long herbaceous border, complemented by shrub borders and alpine beds.
Please note: Dogs on leads are welcome on site, but only assistant dogs are allowed in the ornamental gardens.
Facilities
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Sculpture
- Herbaceous border
- Colour themed borders
- National Plant Collections
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.