Perhaps the jewel in the crown in this season is the Cut Flower Border, packed full of colour, texture and scent. Whatever your favourite summer bloom, you’re bound to find it thriving here. After enjoying the Cut Flower Border, you are spoilt for choice with a number of other areas to discover; grab a deckchair and soak up those summer rays on the lawn or perhaps head back up to the top terrace also known as the Hot Border, where its vibrant reds, yellows and oranges are showing off magnificently. The Edwardian Conservatory, one of the most well-loved parts of the walled garden is temporarily closed while we undertake structural surveys. Sadly, this ornate garden building is now starting to look and act its age so we’re taking the first steps towards planning how to best care for it in the future. Peep through the windows for a glimpse of the celebration of colour that lies within, and we’ll be reopening the doors as soon as we can.
As summer inevitably makes way for autumn in a few months’ time, a visit to the walled garden will be like visiting for the first time all over again. Be sure to soak up the stunning autumn colours on another wander through this hidden gem.