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Munstead Wood

Surrey

An Arts and Crafts fusion of architectural and garden design and home to one of the World’s most influential gardeners – Gertrude Jekyll.

    Arched wooden door in a stone wall opened onto a view of a sunlit lawn. The wall is covered with climbing roses with more plants and flowers growing in front of the wall

    Important notice

    Munstead Wood will remain closed while we work on plans to renovate and restore the property. Visit things to see and do for ways to get involved with our work.

    Plans for the future

    Whilst we plan for Munstead Wood's future we would invite you to learn more about why it's so special and the work we need to do here.

    Donate Now 

    We are now asking for your help in raising funds to ensure that Munstead Wood remains a beautiful and inspiring oasis for years to come.

    a close up view of dark pink early spring flowers

    Floral design experiences at Munstead Wood 

    On 22 April enter the private world of Gertrude Jekyll, and experience floral design within the house and gardens where one of Britain’s most influential horticultural legacies was shaped. £250 pp booking essential.

    Cut flowers arranged in buckets in room with blue tiles on walls

    What next for Munstead Wood? 

    We saved Munstead Wood for the nation in April 2023. In our first year of looking after the house and garden we’ve been working to understand what we have while developing our plans for the future. Read our article to find out more about the project and what’s coming next .

    Aerial view showing a large roofscape with many ornate brick chimneys of differing heights.

    Meet the Head Gardener at Munstead Wood 

    Watch our video with Annabel, Head Gardener for an introduction to Munstead Wood, as she explains why it’s so special and the work we need to do before we can open.

    Red , lilac and purple flowers are shown in a shady dense flower bed.
    A large purple flower amongst many green leaves

    Donate to Munstead Wood

    Please consider making a donation today, to support our work at Gertrude Jekyll's Munstead Wood, where gardening changed for ever.

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