The Milntown Gardens
The gardens are now closed for the winter and will re-open on the 20th February 2012! We will have some exciting new features and planting for you to enjoy when you next visit us.
There are 15 acres of gardens and woodlands in this historical setting for you to explore. Throughout the gardens there are many excellent specimens of rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias and many other species too, all of which produce a dazzling display of blooms from early spring right through to summer.
In summer and autumn the herbaceous borders will be awash with bright and bold colours, whilst the woodland walks will offer a cool, green and shady contrast. Enjoy the calmness of the mill pond, sheltered by mature trees and shrubs, and home to our pet ducks.
We have expanded our kitchen garden this year, and are growing a wide range of traditional, heritage and modern varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Many of these will be harvested to be used in the restaurant. We are members of Garden Organic and the gardens are managed in a sustainable way.
Gardens constantly evolve and change and the gardens at Milntown are no exception. Garden designer Richard Lucas is now working with the garden team, and we are currently implementing an exciting new programme of replanting and redesign in all of the garden areas. New herbaceous borders have been created, and we are making the most of the microclimate of the garden, with our selection of some very interesting species of trees and shrubs.
We aim to constantly improve our gardens, so you will be sure to discover something new every time you visit!
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