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Enjoy theglorious gardensof OXFORDSHIRE
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Front cover images: Grand Bridge, Blenheim Palace © Blenheim Palace;Snake’s head fritillaries, Waterperry Gardens.This leaflet is printed onto FSC certified paper.
GARDENLOCATIONS
1BlenheimPalace
Only 8 miles from Oxfordset in the midst of theOxfordshire Cotswolds
2BroughtonCastle
Located near Banburyin North Oxfordshire
3BuscotPark
Oxfordshire’s best keptsecret and home to theFaringdon collection
4 CotswoldWildlife Park
& GardensSet in 160 acres nearthe Cotswold townof Burford
5HidcoteHidcote is famous
for its Arts and Craftsgardens and plants fromall over the world
6NewingtonGardens
An Oxford gardencentre and a havenfor plant lovers
7 Stonor ParkThree acres on
the outskirts of Henley-on-Thames
8WaterperryGardens
Located 8 miles fromOxford City Centre
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Oxfordshire is a glorioussplendour of colour whatevertime of year you decide to visit.
Our gardens have something for all to enjoy from‘Capability’ Brown landscapes to wondrous waterterraces. Discover our many historic houses with fabulousgardens and parklands to inspire all garden-lovers.
For more information and dates on gardening eventsand festivals please visitwww.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
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(Gardens only)TERMS & CONDITIONS
Amended, defaced or photocopied voucher wil not be accepted.Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer,annual pass or advance booking. Standard terms of entry apply.
No cash alternative.
Valid until 31.12.13
BROUGHTON CASTLEbroughtoncastle.com
WATERPERRY GARDENSwaterperrygardens.co.uk
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TERMS & CONDITIONSAmended, defaced or photocopied voucher wil not be accepted.Not to be used in conjunction with any other promotion, offer,annual pass or advance booking. Standard terms of entry apply.
No cash alternative.
Valid until 31.12.13
Visit Oxfordshire
GardensGuide2013
© Peter Auger
SPRINGThe fritillaries arein full bloom atWaterperry
SUMMERBreathe inRousham’s rosescented air
AUTUMNLeaves underfootat HarcourtArboretum
WINTERA walk roundBlenheimPalace in thesnow
OXFORDSHIRE is a gardeners’ delight all year round
New for 2013, a wonderful three-day flowerand garden show featuring over 100 exhibitors,a Grand Floral Marquee, garden landscapes
and lots more...
Alliums, Buscot Park ©
Peter Auger
Parents Walk, Buscot ParkRed Rose
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Orchids, Newington Nurseries
1 Blenheim PalaceWoodstock, Oxon OX20 1PPt 0800 849 6500e [email protected] blenheimpalace.com
Garden Type Formal Gardens & ArboretumSoil Type Alkaline
From the spectacular ‘Capability’ Brown parkland(with its lake fringed by ancient oaks, cedars andhanging beech), to the mix of sweeping lawns andthe award-winning formal gardens, Blenheim Palacehas so much to offer the garden enthusiast. Withchanging colours throughout the seasons, fromdrifts of daffodils in spring, a profusion of rosesin the summer and a rich copper glow duringautumn and winter.
Open 9 Feb–13 DecOpening Hours Park 9am-6pm, Formal Gardens10am-5.30pm, Palace & Pleasure Gardens10.30am-5.30pm. Last admission 4.45pmAdmission Charge Park & Garden ticket only:Adult £12 Concessions £9 Child £6.30 Family £32
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2 Broughton CastleBroughton, Banbury, Oxon OX15 5EBt 01295 276070e [email protected] broughtoncastle.com
Garden Type Formal & Herbaceous bordersSoil Type Mixed
There’s a formal garden, great plush bordersalong the old ramparts and cows and sheepgrazing in the water meadows beyond,overlooking it all this rambling honey-colouredhouse... as magical inside as out. Handsomerooms lined with linen fold panelling and asplendid drawing room overlooking the moat.© Alan Bennett, Writing Home 1996
Open 1 May–15 September plusEaster Sunday and MondayOpening Hours 2-5pm Wed, Sun & BankHoliday Mons plus Thu in July & AugustAdmission Charge Adult £8 Concessions £7Child £4 Garden only £4
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4 Cotswold Wildlife Park & GardensBradwell Grove, Burford, Oxon OX18 4JPt 01993 823006e [email protected] cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Garden Type Exotic and intriguing plantingsSoil Type Variable
Red Pandas and petunias! Explore the walledgarden with rich exotic planting, cactus bedsand Tropical House complete with sloths andbats! Swathes of grasses and flower meadowsgive the feel of the savannah around theRhino, Zebra and Giraffe paddocks, not tomention the numerous containers, hangingbaskets and herbaceous borders surroundingthe Gothic manor house.
Open Every day except Christmas Day Opening Hours Daily from 10amAdmission Charge Adult £14Senior Citizens & Child (3–16 yrs) £9.50Children under 3 free
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7 Stonor ParkStonor, Henley-on-ThamesOxon RG9 6HFt 01491 638587e [email protected] stonor.com
Garden Type HistoricalSoil Type Chalk
Behind the house lies a three acrewalled garden on a south facingslope. The garden is divided betweenthe original Italianate garden, with17th century terraces and pond,and the old kitchen garden nowplanted with herbaceous borders,roses and old apple trees.Dogs allowed on leads in park.
Open April–mid September Opening Hours Sun 1-5.30pm,Wed 1-5.30pm in July & AugustAdmission Charge £4
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8 Waterperry GardensWaterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1JZt 01844 339226e [email protected] waterperrygardens.co.uk
Garden Type Ornamental Soil Type Sandy loam
Eight acres of beautifully landscaped ornamentalgardens including formal knot, rose and alpine gardensand one of the finest purely herbaceous bordersin the country. Visit our quality Plant Centre,Garden Shop, Gift Barn, Gallery, Rural Life Museumand Teashop for homebaked lunches and cakes.Events throughout the year plus arts, crafts andgardening courses. Special group rates available.
Open All year round except Christmas Day,Boxing Day, 31 December-2 January & duringArt in Action 18-21 July 2013Opening Hours 10am-5.30pm (High Season),10am-5pm (Low Season)Admission Charge Adult £6.50 Group £5(High Season), Adult £4.75 Group £4.50(Low Season). Children under 16 free
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Need some tipsto help improve yourgardening skills?
Check out NewingtonNurseries or
Waterperry Gardensfor courses andworkshops forall levels.
3 Buscot ParkBuscot Park, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 8BUt 01367 240932e [email protected] buscotpark.com
Garden Type HistoricalSoil Type London Clay
The gardens and pleasure grounds at BuscotPark are one of Oxfordshire’s best keptsecrets. Designed in the late 18th centuryto complement the Palladian style house,the grounds were considerably enhanced inthe twentieth century by the Ist, 2nd and 3rdLords Faringdon. They include the spectacularwater garden designed by Harold Peto andthe Four Seasons Walled Garden.
Open April–SeptemberOpening Hours Mon–Fri 2-6pmplus Bank Hols and some weekendsAdmission Charge Adult £5 Child £2.50National Trust members free
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5 HidcoteHidcote Bartrim, Chipping CampdenGlos GL55 6LRt 01386 438333e [email protected] nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote
Garden Type HistoricalSoil Type Alkaline
Hidcote is one of England’s great Arts &Crafts gardens, famous for its rare treesand shrubs, herbaceous borders andunusual plants from all over the world.The garden is divided by tall hedgesand walls to create a series of ‘rooms’,each with its own special character.
Open March–OctoberOpening Hours 10am-5pmAdmission Charge Adult £10.50Child £5.25 (includes 10% voluntaryGift Aid donation) National Trustmembers free
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6 Newington GardensNewington, Near Stadhampton,Oxon OX10 7AWt 01865 400533e [email protected] newington-nurseries.co.uk
Garden Type Contemporary plantingSoil Type Varied
The Nursery Gardens are beautifullyplanted in a contemporary and quirkystyle. Herbaceous plants combine withexotic foliage. Palms and architecturalshrubs provide seasonal colour andinterest. Plants for sale are imaginativelylaid out so as to inspire. The TropicalGlasshouse is home to a wideselection of colourful orchids availablefor sale throughout the year.
Open January–DecemberOpening Hours Tue–Sun 9am-5pm Admission Charge Free
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Key to Symbols
a Shop
b Refreshments
c Toilets
p Parking
Ò Credit cards accepted
m Percentage of accessfor wheelchair users
f Designated accessible parking
g Accessible toilet
h Flight of steps to entrancei Facilities for visually impaired
k Children’s play area
l Picnic area
m On bus route
n Coach parking
o Dogs allowed
◊ Plant sales
Green Tourism
VAQAS
Visit Oxfordshire Member
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Visit OxfordshireGardens Guide2013
Oxfordshire’s iconic wild flower,the snake’s head fritillary,is more abundant than ever before.It can be found in meadows withinthe heart of Oxford.
More than 76,400 plants werecounted in a recent survey onIffley Meadows nature reserve– the highest total recordedsince records began in 1981.
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