Bourton House Gardens

Bourton-on-the-Hill
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9AE

Tel: +44 (0)1386 700 754
Email: cd@bourtonhouse.com
Web: http://www.bourtonhouse.com


Bourton House Gardens first opened to the public on a single Sunday in 1987 under the auspices of the National Garden Scheme. This was an exciting time. For many years the work involved a brown earth policy (lots of digging and not too much planting), growing organically in every sense of the word. Each season brought new challenges, as well as new plans for new projects.

The same is true today, the garden is ever evolving: whether it is the installation of a new tunnel in the field opposite to allow even more exotica to grow, or widening wide beds to accommodate more exciting foliage and flora.

Since Saxon times, the stone built village of Bourton on the Hill has hugged the Cotswold escarpment. Built on monastic lands, Bourton House, its Brewhouse stables and coach house have created a courtyard since the late 16th century.

The Tithe Barn preserves the dedication stone of 1570 with the initials RP for the then owner Richard Palmer. It has been classified as a grade 1 building. The gallery of Contemporary Art, Craft and Design is housed in the Tithe barn.

There are 10 acres of garden, 3 acres immediately surrounding Bourton House including the ornamental garden, kitchen garden and the orchard. A seven acre walled pasture is now given over to specimen trees and sculpture.

General Information:

  • Refreshments available until 15th September.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    23rd May to 31st August:
    Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    September and October:
    Thursdays and Fridays only 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    Open Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays at the end of May and August.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £5.50; Concession £5.00; Children Free.

    Directions
    2 miles West of Moreton-in-Marsh in the A44.
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