Kentchurch Court - Open Garden for NGS
Kentchurch Court is sited close to the Welsh border. The large stately home dates to C11 and has been in the Scudamore family for over 1000yrs The deer-park surrounding the house dates back to the Knights Hospitallers of Dinmore and lies at the heart of an estate of over 5000 acres. Historical characters associated with the house inc Welsh hero Owain Glendower, whose daughter married Sir John Scudamore. The house was modernised by John Nash in 1795. First opened for NGS in 1927. Formal rose garden, traditional vegetable garden redesigned with colour, scent and easy access. Walled garden and herbaceous borders, rhododendrons and wildflower walk. Deer-park and ancient woodland. Extensive collection of mature trees and shrubs. Stream with habitat for spawning trout.
Fri 27 May, Fri 1 July, Fri 23 Sept (11-4.30). Admission £7.50, Children free. Home-made teas. Times:11:00 to 16:30. Open for charity.
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Kentchurch Court, Pontrilas, Herefordshire HR2 0DB
Fri 27 May to Mon 25 Jul 2022