The Japanese Garden

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The Japanese Garden

Set in approximately 1 acre, the Japanese Garden is a perfect example of what is small is beautiful. Diminutive it may be in size, but its paths lead into a myriad of divine features, including the Water Gardens, Stroll garden and a Zen Garden - created in accordance with the philosophy of the East. A fusion of authentic Japanese gardening styles and the exotic varieties planted make this a horticultural hotspot that's definitely worth a visit. Take a stroll amongst the spectacular Japanese maples, radiant azaleas and rhododendrons, ornamental grasses and bamboo grove.

Changes Visitors Need To Know

Please pre-book your visit via our online booking system. The garden is just over 1 acre in size and therefore we are limiting the number of people who are able to visit us at any one time to maintain social distancing and keep visitors safe. We now require visitors to pre-book prior to their visit to us.

Please see our Visit and F.A.Q pages on our website for important information prior too booking.

Key points:

- Pre booked tickets are now essential for ALL visitors, including Season Ticket Holders and children 3 years old +.

- Tickets will be available to pre-book 14 days in advance of your visit and we ask that you book a time slot for your visit to help us maintain social distancing.

- Bookings must be made online via the Booking Calendar.

- Time-slots are 30 minutes (this is your arrival time – once you arrive for your visit you may stay as long as you like within opening hours) – you must arrive within the slot you choose when booking.

- Groups can be up to 8 people in any 30 minute time-slot.

- A £5.00 deposit will be required to secure your booking and the remaining entry fee for your group will be paid when you arrive for your visit.

- Amending or cancelling your booking can be made up to 24 hours before your booked visit.

- Visits to the Shop & Nursery (not the garden) will still need to be booked in advance – see below for details.

- We kindly ask that you keep a 2 meter distance from all staff and other garden visitors at all times.

- Please wear a face covering whilst inside the Shop for the safety of vulnerable people.

- Please follow all directional signage, use the hand sanitisation points that are available.

- Please postpone your visit to us if you or any other member of your household has displayed any Covid-19 symptoms in the last 14 days.

- Please love the Garden as much as we do and take your rubbish home; leave us only your footprints.

All visits must be booked online in advance in timed slots.

Overview of our Japanese Garden.

Soak up the tranquil atmosphere from the Zen viewing house, where you can admire the array of horticultural splendour, contemplate the rockscape and savour the sweet scents of your surroundings.

Whether you want to relax by the colourful pools swimming with Koi carp, listen to the tumbling waterfall or explore the Eastern World of horticulture, the garden has easy access making it a joy to visit for everyone. Recline on the balcony of the Cha-Seki (teahouse) to round up your experience as you take in the stunning overview of this magical paradise.

You can't fail to be inspired by the beauty of the garden style, and the Gift shop and Plant areas are a great place to start your own collection for the creation of a Zen-balanced garden. From its stock of plant species, succulents and ornaments, to a spectacular display of Bonsai you can walk away with an entire starter-kit and some expert advice to begin the makings of your very own exotic paradise.

New Seasonal Opening Times!

We are open from　10am – 6pm, 7 days a week from the 1st March until the 31st October.

Last entrance to the Japanese Garden 5pm.

Admission Prices

Adults: £5.00

Concessions : £4.50

Children: £2.50

Babies/in buggies free

Shop & plant areas are admission free.

This year we will be offering　Season Tickets for £10　– which will enable one person to visit the Japanese Garden as often as they like during our opening dates (1st March – 31st October) & times (10am – 6pm, 7 days a week) for one year (the 8 months that we are open). Excluding events. The Season Ticket can be purchased during a visit from the counter. Please ask a member of staff & we will be happy to help you.

Additional Information:

Garden size:　1 acre approx

Wheelchair friendly:　Yes, 90% + (gravel paths)

Refreshments:　We currently do not have a cafe on site, however there is a tea room & the village public house within a 5 minute walk from us.

Toilets:　None on site. Public toilet facilities approximately 20 meters from car park entrance

Dogs:　We love dogs & have one of our own (Rupert), but unfortunately we cannot allow dogs, except guide dogs, in the Japanese Garden. There is ample shade in our car park & we can provide water for a four legged friend if requested.

Parking:　Yes we have a car park – free of charge for visitors