Twenty acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, established as a School of Horticulture for ladies by Beatrix Havergal in 1932, it is now also home to a quality plant centre, garden shop, art gallery, gift barn, museum, teashop and Saxon Church.

It will be wisteria season of which there are plenty onsite, including a wisteria tunnel and should be blooming and smelling divine. Where better to see a fine display of snakeshead fritillaries, the county flower of Oxfordshire, than in the neaby wildflower meadow and riverside walk.  The Yewhenge is also an interesting feature.

We can visit the huge frescoes in the house, stretching over three floors of the building and  one of the largest frescoes of its type in the UK. More details about the frescoes here.

Following our visit to the garden and lunch in the café (picnic area available if preferred), there will be options to visit the frescoes in the house (additional charge) or join Bill for a short circular walk to the river bridge and church, or both!

Sorry no dogs.

Admission to gardens £12.95 and optional fresco tour £5.75.