Greenbank Garden

Flenders Road
Clarkston
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G76 8RB


A one-hectare (2.5-a) walled garden and 6 ha (15a) of policies surround the elegant Georgian house, built in 1764 for a Glasgow merchant.

If you are looking for ideas, inspiration and practical tips for your own garden, then a visit ot Greenbank is a must. The walled garden in the grounds of Greenbank House has been designed to showcase new ideas and techniques for domestic gardens.

There are 30 different areas to see, containing 3,600 named plants as well as important collections of Narcissus and Bergenia.

  • Guided tours available
  • Shop, tearoom, toilets
  • Wheelchairs available
  • No dogs in garden please.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    House
    30th March to 31st October:
    Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

    Garden: All year, daily 9.30am - Sunset, closed 25/26 December and 1/2 January.

    Shop and tearoom:
    30th March to 31st October: Daily 11am - 5.00pm.

    1st November to 29th March: Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 1st November to 13th April Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £14.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £10.00.

    NTS members free.

    Directions
    Flenders Road, off Mearns Road, Clarkston. Off M77 and A726, 6 miles south of Glasgow city centre.
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