Marwood Hill is a beautiful 20 acre valley garden created by Dr J.A. Smart. The landscaping is delightful with three small lakes, a large bog garden and a rock and alpine scree.
In the spring the garden is bright with primulas and irises. The National Collections of 'Iris ensata' and tulbahias are held here. The garden also contains the National Collection of astilbes and in the summer these flower in profusion along the damp margins of the lakes and streams.
An extensive range of plants thrive at Marwood Hill including camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons, eucryphias, hebes, ferns, willows and eucalyptus. There are also marvellous clematis and 12 different species of wisteria cascade over the pergola.
The well-stocked plant centre has many unusual and interesting home-propagated plants for sale.
Marwood Hill Opening Times2008: daily 09:30-17:30 (closed Christmas Day). Plant Centre and Tea Room open Mar-Oct.
Tel: 01271 342528 Marwood Hill Website
