every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon during June, July and August. Visitors can enjoy these peaceful gardens at leisure and follow their transition through the years in the new museum and exhibition with pictures and historical artefacts on show. www.friarscourt.com or call 01367 81020 Friars Court, Clanfield, Bampton OX18 2SU
Cerney House Gardens A Romantic English Garden in the UK Cotswolds 46 acres of Cotswold parkland Romantic secret garden * Wildlife and woodland walks * Plants for sale * Walled garden with roses and herbaceous borders * Refreshments available at the old Bothy Open from Saturday 28th January 10-5pm Admission: £5 adults, £1 children Dogs welcome
Telephone 01285 831300 www.cerneygardens.com Cerney House Gardens, The Garden House, North Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7BX
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Whichford Pottery – quality handmade flowerpots Established in 1976 by Jim and Dominique Keeling, Whichford Pottery is a family-run business with a worldrenowned reputation for making handmade British frost proof flowerpots. Whichford pots are designed, hand thrown and decorated at the Pottery by over 25 highly-skilled craftsmen and women. The flowerpots are practical as well as beautiful, from longtoms to seedpans, from huge jars to hand-pressed urns – all made from Whichford’s very own clay blend, giving their pots a 10-year frost proof guarantee. You can choose from their full range, meet the team, be inspired by the romantic courtyard garden, shop British in The Octagon and enjoy home-cooked food at The Straw Kitchen. The Pottery are offering readers of Country Gardener a free Poppy Pot (worth £20) when you spend £40 or more on full-priced flowerpots. Offer ends 30th June . See website for full terms and conditions . For pottery and café opening hours visit www.whichfordpottery.com
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Fifty acres of privately owned gardens offering wonderful views punctuated by follies, statues, rivers and temples all set amongst a myriad of magnificent plants, trees and shrubs. It is perfect for both families and keen gardeners; intertwined pathways lead through the Millennium Garden to woodlands, terraces and water features. The sham castle gives views of Exmoor, Dartmoor and Lundy Island. Castle Hill plays host throughout the summer to a season of Outdoor Theatre shows, concerts and entertainment and charity fun runs and family fun days. The tearoom serves light lunches and refreshments. It’s also a picture perfect venue for weddings and celebrations. Castle Hill, Filleigh near South Molton, Devon,EX32 0RH Tel: 01598 760336 (ext. 1) www.castlehilldevon.co.uk
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Castle Hill, Filleigh
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