Behind our Georgian Mansion lies a garden that has remained largely unchanged since its Victorian heyday. For over 150 years the Peckover family's love of diverse plants enabled them to nurture the garden as a showpiece for a wide range of horticultural styles. This tradition is continued today by the garden team.
The Roses at Peckover
Peckover boasts over 50 varieties of rose growing in the garden. Many have been growing in the garden for many years and still create a beautiful display around June and July. We are lucky to have many varieties that repeat flower, some are still in bloom during late Autumn. Our Roses are grown as shrubs, wall climbers and on obelisks making them accessible to enjoy their fabulous scent. You’ll be hard pushed to decide on your favourite. Why not download our Rose Map to help guide you around our stunning Rose collection.
The Orangery
Our Orangery houses three orange trees reputed to be over 300 years old and has a seasonal plant collection making up a delectable display.
The Orchard Lawn
Fruit trees grow on our Orchard lawn, an area known to have been similarly used by the Peckover family. Our collection of fruit showcases the interest the Peckover family had in the growing of fruit. As Quakers they sent gifts of home-grown fruit along with their letters to family, friends and business aquaintences. Today the ruit is available to staff, volunteers and visitors.
Our Herbaceous Borders
Several of our borders are full of herbaceous plants that provide a luxuriant feast for the eyes.