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Awards
- Visit England
Visit England - Gold Award 2021 - Trip Advisor Awards
2022 Travellers' Choice - Tripadvisor 2022
Opening Times
* The gardens, tearoom, nursery and gardener's shop are open throughout the year (Not January or the Christmas Period)
We will be open the Sundays and Mondays of the May Bank Holidays
About
Beth Chatto’s Gardens are the the inspirational, award-winning and internationally-renowned gardens of 'the most influential gardener of our time' Beth Chatto OBE VMH.
Beth took on a challenging site in the 1960s, which was boggy in places, incredibly dry and infertile in others, and began to create the most beautiful garden, based on her principles of ecological and sustainable planting 'Right plant, right place'; growing plants where they are happiest.
With her team, Beth transformed the land into various informal gardens comprising the Gravel Garden, Water Garden, Reservoir Garden, Woodland Garden and Scree Garden. 7.5 acres of sustainable planting in challenging growing conditions to inspire any gardener or plant lover.
Extensive nursery with choice of over 2,000 different kinds of mainly herbaceous plants and bulbs planted in peat-free compost, plus giftshop and tearoom serving locally sourced light refreshments. Entry to tearoom, gift shop and nursery is free. To visit the Gardens, booking online is advisable www.bethchatto.co.uk
Facilities
Other
- Outside Seating
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Online Booking Possible
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Coach parking
- Drop Off Point
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
- Mini Coach Parties Accepted
Parking
- Accessible Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Onsite Catering
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Suitability
- School Trips
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
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