Garden

The Garden and The Tea House are now open 2nd April – 20th June 2010 every day 10am – 5pm

2010 Admission prices:
Admission £5.00
Concessions & Groups over 10 £4.50
Children under 16 Free
School /Children groups £2.00 per child

Family season ticket available (2 adults 2 children) £25.00  

Individual season ticket £15.00(Season tickets allow as many trips around the garden)

Coaches welcome, please call the office to book.

2010 dates 2nd April – 20th June 10am-5pm

Plant and Food Fair 25th April

Children’s theatre in the garden 20th June – Robin Hood

- please see events page for more details on our 2010 events.

The woodland gardens at Ramster were laid out at the beginning of the last century by Gauntlett Nurseries of Chiddingfold, and have now been owned by the same family for 85 years. Now a mature flowering shrub garden of over 20 acres, it is full of unusual and interesting plants which flourish under the canopy of oaks and larches.

In April, sheets of daffodils cover the ground; camellias, magnolias and early flowering rhododendrons, with gently, subtle colouring take centre stage.

“Some paths in the garden are suitable for wheel chair users, especially motorised ones, but I am sorry, we do not have one to borrow. There are plenty of seats to use around the garden. We also have a disabled toilet and parking spaces for wheel chair users” – RG.

In May, the brilliant display of rhododendrons and azaleas is at its best, while a carpet of bluebells fills the air with scent and the ever-changing colours of the garden are reflected in the pond.

The Millennium Garden with its dramatic raised beds is in full colour in June and with the waterfall playing, makes a charming place in which to sit and rest.

The Woodland Walks leading to the lake are cool and inviting.
The Bog Garden with its giant gunneras and tree ferns hides a secret trail winding its way under the giant leaves.

At the top of the Garden, Ant Wood hosts the unique collection of hardy hybrid rhododendron, sponsored by the Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group of the Royal Horticultural Society.

The Tea House serves delicious cakes and sandwiches. A selection of local produce and gifts are on sale in The Tea House as well as the famous Ramster Smokehouse Smoked Salmon.

Dogs are welcome in the garden but on a lead please.

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