Rock House - Open Garden for NGS
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1-acre walled garden undergoing improvement. Pond and old yew tree, mixed borders, cottage garden plants and developing woodland with many snowdrops. Open:Suns 5, 12 Feb 2012; 3, 10 Feb 2013 (11-4).
Admission £2.50, Children free (share to St Johns Church, Elberton). Times:11-4. Telephone:01454 413225. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Open for charity.
Rock House, Elberton Somerset BS35 4AQ
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Website: www.ngs.org.uk/
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