The garden at Brockhampton
Discover a characterful cottage garden, rich in colour, wildlife and timeless charm.
A moated cottage garden
The charming cottage garden surrounding Brockhampton’s timber-framed manor is modest in scale compared to many National Trust gardens, yet its densely planted borders overflow with seasonal colour. Encircled by a tranquil moat and set among surrounding orchards, it evokes the feeling of a time gone by. Informal, abundant and ever-changing, it sparks ideas for a more relaxed, nature-led style of gardening.
Autumn in the garden
Autumn at Brockhampton is magical. The season starts with the damson harvest, picked from the mature trees surrounding the pretty half-timbered historic house. Then as the apple branches become heavily laden with fruit, the trees start to gently fade from green. Myriad reds, oranges, yellows and browns transform the woodland. Take a way-marked walk through the glorious 1700-acre estate, through woods, into dingles and beside streams.
Gardening with nature in mind
This garden is cared for by an incredible team of volunteers, nurturing a rich mix of cottage garden and waterside planting that supports the wildlife calling Brockhampton home. Their work focuses on climate-resilient practices, helping to protect the garden for years to come.
Alive with birds, insects and small mammals—as well as the many creatures that inhabit the moat—the garden rewards a moment of stillness. Sit quietly for a while and you’re sure to spot something fascinating, from birds and frogs to everything in between.
