Visit seven village gardens in South Petherton, each offering something truly special. Admire stunning displays of roses, specimen trees and fragrant wisteria, and explore wildlife-friendly spaces and wildflower meadows. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your own outdoor space, or you’re curious about this beautiful collection of village gardens, there’s no better way to spend a late spring afternoon. Start your day at any of the seven gardens and collect your map, which will also serve as your entrance ticket. Refreshments will be available at The Coach House and there will be plants available to purchase. Toilets are located at the William Blake Memorial Hall in Market Square.
Event Details:
- Open: Sunday 14 June
- Time: 2pm – 6pm
- Admission: £8 for all gardens
The Gardens
A beautiful walled garden, terraced and lawned, with herbaceous borders filled with roses and a selection of unusual shrubs. A small kitchen garden adds to the charm. Plants will be available for sale, and visitors can relax and enjoy teas on the terrace.
Garden Details:
- Address: The Coach House, 7 West Street, South Petherton, TA13 5DQ
A sunny, south-facing organic wildlife garden, carefully tended with a thoughtful composting system and a hardworking greenhouse. Herbaceous planting and shrub hedges give shape and colour through the seasons, while fruit and vegetables are grown throughout. A garden where nature and productivity flourish side by side.
Garden Details:
- Address: 20A West Street, South Petherton, TA13 5DH
A delightful spring garden of unusual size and shape due to its central village location. The garden includes a large natural wild area, fruit trees and productive vegetable beds, and provides a welcoming habitat for hedgehogs and other wildlife.
Garden Details:
- Address: 31 St James Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BN
A large village garden unfolding in two levels. The lower garden features a wildlife pond and a steep bank with lots of peaceful seating areas. Stone steps lead up to a gently hilly garden with trees and relaxed cottage-style planting. The art studio will be open, with a display of the “Village Stitches” project creating a community embroidery book celebrating local trees.
Garden Details:
- Address: Kings Pleasure, 24 Silver Street, South Petherton, TA13 5BZ
A beautiful 10-acre garden with glorious views across the surrounding countryside. The gardens include wildlife areas, a kitchen garden, a greenhouse, and a large orchard. With over 100 trees and seating tucked throughout the grounds, the garden invites visitors to wander and explore, while the terrace offers a wonderful place to take in the landscape.
Garden Details:
- Address: Barcroft Hall, North Street, South Petherton, TA13 5DA
This transformed garden now features a wildflower meadow and over 40 newly planted trees. Managed organically and with wildlife in mind, it embraces a natural, relaxed style, creating a welcoming haven for birds, insects and other wildlife.
Garden Details:
- Address: Highfield, Whitzzfield Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5DF
A paved courtyard garden with raised beds, a busy potting corner and a collection of herbs. Shaded areas provide the perfect setting for ferns, while roses, perennials and annuals fill the space with a gentle palette of greens, whites and yellows, lifted by touches of apricot and orange.
Garden Details:
- Address: Boundary Cottage, Hele Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5DY
