Swiss Garden

Old Warden Park
Old Warden
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9EP

Tel: +44 (0)1767 627 927 (Visitor Centre)
+44 (0)1767 627 924 (Group Bookings)
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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A visit to the Swiss Garden takes you back to the early 19th century, when an interest in ornamental gardening and picturesque architecture were first combined. The Swiss Garden is a unique and beautiful example from one of the great periods of English gardening. Within just 10 acres you can wander among splendid shrubs and rare trees, at the centre of which is the tiny romantic Swiss Cottage. There are many other exotic structures. Hidden nearby is a breathtaking Fernery and Grotto, full of dazzling light and mysterious darkness.

Ticket sales and entrance to the garden are from Old Warden Park visitor centre (adjacent to Shuttleworth Collection). On event days, ticket sales and entrance to the garden is from the garden pay kiosk (southern side of garden).

Additional information:
  • Light refreshments or a full meal are available in the restaurant
  • Friends of the Swiss Garden - to support the Swiss Garden ask for information at the kiosk
  • Group visits
  • Access for the disabled - wheelchair loans, information leaflet, suitable toilets and easily accessible paths
  • Visitors are welcome to walk their dogs in nearby woodland but not in the Swiss Garden. Please use the bins provided, all dogs must be kept on a lead while in Old Warden Park.
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    April to October: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    November to March: 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Adult 5.00; Senior Citizen 4.00; Accompanied Children up to 16yrs Free.

    Directions
    By road:
    Access via Old Warden Park entrance in Old Warden village. Please follow the signs from A1 or A600.

    By rail:
    Trains from Peterborough or London King's Cross stop at Biggleswade 3 miles away.

    By bus:
    Local services are infrequent, please telephone for information.
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    Swiss Garden Postcode for SatNav: SG18 9EP

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