Evenley Wood Garden, Northamptonshire

 

Well-controlled dogs on short leads are allowed in the Gardens and Fair

Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate - no need to prebook!

Set amongst the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, this unique 60-acre, private garden set within a woodland contains a large and notable collection of plants ranging from unusual trees and shrubs, to a wide range of selected lilies and other bulbs.

The garden’s unusual band of acid soil, in this otherwise predominantly alkaline area, provides the opportunity to cultivate plants such as rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias, which would not ordinarily thrive in this location. From the emergence of the first snowdrops, right through to its wonderful autumn hues, there’s something for all to see throughout the seasons in Evenley Wood Garden.

An extensive network of paths leads you through this remarkable garden with the opportunity for hours of exploration.

Carpets of named snowdrops run into wonderful spring bulbs and the garden’s 800m long Scilla ‘stream’ as the garden jumps into life. Some 150 magnolias follow and are later joined by the first flush of new leaves, rhododendrons and azaleas. 

Collections of particular note in the garden include oak, pear, apple, maple and what is possibly the largest collection of Euonymus in Europe. These sit alongside hardy bulb collections including lilies, spanning all hybrid types, scillas and snowdrops.

Guided Walks

Head Gardener Dan Winter will be on site throughout the day to answer any questions you may have about the garden, volunteering or getting involved.

As part of this he will be offering 2 free guided walks around the garden at 11:30am and 2pm. If you would like to take part please meet at the café at 11:30am or 2pm. Tours take approximately an hour.

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Admission

Adults £9.00. Children aged 4-16 £1.50. Admission includes the Fair and Garden.

Evenley Wood Season Ticket Holders free.

Please note that no other concessions are valid on the day of the Fair.

Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate - no need to prebook!

Parking

On site parking adjacent to garden entrance. Disabled parking immediately next to the entrance on a first come, first serve basis. Overflow parking on the lane leading to the car park. Please follow the directions of the parking staff on the day of the Fair.

Accessibility

Information on accessibility is available at the Evenley Wood website at http://www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk/visitor-information/disability-access/

Refreshments

The café will be open throughout the day, offering a selection of takeaway breakfasts, lunches, hot drinks and cakes.

Picnics

Picnics are welcome.

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