Heathercombe Open Days
We open the Gardens to the public under the auspices of the National Gardens Scheme in aid of the National Gardens Scheme Charities and Rowcroft Hospice.
Brief Description of Heathercombe Gardens
Heathercombe is a tranquil secluded valley with streams tumbling through woods, ponds and a lake – the setting for 30 acres of spring and summer interest (and many recent changes), including daffodils in spring followed by carpets of bluebells that complement our extensive displays of rhododendrons and azaleas. We have many unusual specimen trees including maples and flowering dogwoods, lovely cottage gardens, an orchard in a meadow of orchids and other early summer wild flowers, a bog garden, woodland garden, fernery and numerous sculptures. There are woodland walks on our 2 miles of mainly level sandy paths, with many benches for relaxing and taking in the sights and sounds of nature.
Please see also the Heathercombe Garden Guide and Map and the Garden Gallery
Opening Arrangements
- Because of the restrictions relating to Covid-19 special opening arrangements have been instituted.
- The gardens are open on the the open days and in the time slots listed below.
- The gardens are not open by arrangement.
- Booking to visit the gardens via the National Gardens Scheme website is essential. Please click on the link: https://ngs.org.uk/product-category/garden-tickets/south-west/
- Admission to the gardens: £5.00 per adult is payable via the National Gardens Scheme website. Children are free.
- Tickets for the coming 10 days are made available each Monday.
- Dogs on short leads are very welcome.
- Refreshments are not available (South Heathercombe tea room and garden are closed).
- Picnicking is permitted.
- There is no toilet available for visitors.
- Please park neatly in the signed Car Park (for disabled visitors there is reserved parking between North and South Heathercombe houses).
- Please collect from the hut in the car park your personal paper copy of the ‘Guide to the Gardens’ and enjoy your visit!
- For more information please phone John Pike on 01647-221222 or e-mail woodlands@pike.me.uk
- For details of HOW TO FIND US, click here
‘COVID-19’ OPEN DATES and TIME SLOTS
| Dates | Time Slot | |
| Sunday | 14-Jun | 11.00 -2.00 |
| Sunday | 14-Jun | 2.30 – 5.30 |
| Tuesday | 16-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Wednesday | 17-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Thursday | 18-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Friday | 19-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Saturday | 20-Jun | 11.00 – 2.00 |
| Saturday | 20-Jun | 2.30 – 5.30 |
| Sunday | 21-Jun | 11.00 – 2.00 |
| Sunday | 21-Jun | 2.30 – 5.30 |
| Tuesday | 23-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Wednesday | 24-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Thursday | 25-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Friday | 26-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Saturday | 27-Jun | 11.00 – 2.00 |
| Saturday | 27-Jun | 2.30 – 5.30 |
| Sunday | 28-Jun | 11.00 – 2.00 |
| Sunday | 28-Jun | 2.30 – 5.30 |
| Tuesday | 30-Jun | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Wednesday | 01-Jul | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Thursday | 02-Jul | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Friday | 03-Jul | 1.30 – 5.30 |
| Saturday | 04-Jul | 11.00 – 2.00 |
| Saturday | 04-Jul | 2.30 – 5.30 |
| Sunday | 05-Jul | 11.00 – 2.00 |
| Sunday | 05-Jul | 2.30 – 5.30 |
For more information please contact John Pike:
By phone on 01647-221222
By e-mail to gardens@pike.me.uk
For details of HOW TO FIND US, click here
For an Introduction and Brief Guide to the Gardens, click here