The Garden House by Barbara Beckerleg-Bathie
The garden will re-open at weekends in February between 11.00am and 3.30pm. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the delightful snowdrops and other spring bulbs that carpet The Garden House. We are open every day from 27th February to 31st October 2010 between 10.30am and 5.00pm. Last admission to the garden and tea rooms is at 4.30pm.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Admission prices
The Garden House is run by a registered charity, the Fortescue Garden Trust, which is reliant on the many visitors who come back enthralled, time and time again. You can help ensure the survival of this beautiful place for future generations simply by visiting us.
| Adult | Child | Group Rate | |
| Gift Aid Admission | £6.60 | £2.75 | |
| Standard Admission | £6.00 | £2.50 | £5.50 |
| Friend of The Garden House | Free | Free | Free |
Please be a Gift Aid visitor. As a registered charity we are able to claim an extra 28% from the Government on your total payment. This helps us to fund project work in the garden – currently the refurbishment of the Walled Garden. We are extremely grateful to those visitors who assist us in this way.
Group parties
Groups of 10 or more: £5.50 each.
We are delighted to welcome groups by prior arrangement on during the open season and we recommend you allow about 2 hours to explore the historic and evolving gardens, plus additional time if teas or light lunches are required. Admission for the group leader is free. Contact the office on 01822 854769 for details.
Friends of The Garden House
Become a friend of The Garden House and help ensure the continuation of this beautiful garden. The benefits of membership include:
- FREE admission during opening hours for one year.
- FREE colour guide book
- Regular newsletters
- Special events for Friends
- Private bookings for meetings and lunches
- Horticultural information and advice
This year, we are also giving all new (and renewing) ‘Friends’ a £4 voucher to spend either in the tearooms or at plant sales, and a perpetual calendar with colour photographs of the garden.
Cottage Garden & Buckland Church
| Price | ||
| Individual | £25.00 | |
| Joint (2 adults at same address) | £45.00 | |
| Family (2 adults and children under 18) | £48.00 |
Life Membership
Life memberships are available at the following rates:
| Individual (guest facility – admit 2) | £500 |
| Joint (named individuals at same address) | £600 |
| Individual Senior over 65 (guest facility-admit 2) | £400 |
| Joint Senior (named individuals at same address-one over 65) | £480 |
Guided Tours and Intoductory Talks
Guided tours are available, ranging from a brief introduction to a walk led by our Head Gardener. Prices start from £10.
Disabled Visitors
There is limited access to some parts of the garden due to the hilly nature of the site, but as the garden develops we are endeavouring to accommodate visitors with mobility problems as fully as possible. There is level access to the tearoom and disabled toilet.
Dogs
Due to the sensitive nature of the garden only guide dogs are allowed.
