South Hams Lifestyle Apr - May 2024
Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions
Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions
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NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME<br />
Beautiful local gardens to visit this spring - plus raising vital funds for nursing<br />
and health charities. For more details, visit ngs.org.uk<br />
B I C K H A M H O U S E<br />
Kenn, Exeter EX6 7XL<br />
H E A T H E R C O M B E<br />
Manaton, nr Bovey Tracey TQ13 9XE<br />
Enjoy our daffodils, extensive<br />
bluebells, large collection of colourful<br />
rhododendrons, azaleas and many<br />
unusual specimen trees and shrubs,<br />
wildflower meadow and cottage<br />
garden with a leisurely stroll beside<br />
streams and ponds and through<br />
woodland, ‘parkland’, gardens and<br />
orchard, with many benches and<br />
summerhouses where you can sit<br />
and enjoy the tranquillity of<br />
Heathercombe’s natural setting.<br />
Saturday 24th March and every <strong>May</strong><br />
weekend<br />
Admission: Adult: £6.00 | Child: Free<br />
6 acres with lawns, borders and mature<br />
trees. Featuring a formal parterre with<br />
lily pond and a walled garden with<br />
colourful profusion of vegetables and<br />
flowers. A palm tree avenue leads<br />
visitors to a millennium summerhouse.<br />
Late summer colour are aplenty, with<br />
dahlias, crocosmia and agapanthus,<br />
cacti, a succulent greenhouse, a<br />
Pelargonium collection. Lakeside walk.<br />
Saturday 30th March, Sunday 21st <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
Admission: Adult: £6.00 | Child: Free<br />
B I G N O R P A R K<br />
Pulborough, Sussex, RH20 1HG<br />
11 acres of peaceful garden to explore<br />
with magnificent views of the <strong>South</strong><br />
Downs. Interesting trees, shrubs,<br />
wildflower areas with swathes of<br />
daffodils in spring.<br />
Tuesday 9th <strong>Apr</strong>il &Tuesday 4th June<br />
Admission: Adult: £5.00 | Child: Free<br />
H A L D O N G R A N G E<br />
Dunchideock, Exeter EX6 7YE<br />
A N D R E W ' S C O R N E R<br />
Skaigh Lane, Belstone EX20 1RD<br />
Take a walk on the wild side in this<br />
tranquil moorland garden. <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
openings highlight magnolias, trillium<br />
and the lovely erythroniums. Early<br />
<strong>May</strong> the maples, rhododendrons and<br />
unusual shrubs provide interest, late<br />
<strong>May</strong> brings the Snowdrop Tree,<br />
Chilean Firebush and the spectacular<br />
blue poppies.<br />
Sunday 7th and 21st <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
Admission: Adult: £5.00 | Child: Free<br />
Peaceful, well established 19<br />
acre garden, parts dating back to<br />
1770s. This hidden gem boasts<br />
one of the largest collections of<br />
rhododendrons, azaleas,<br />
magnolias and camellias.<br />
Interspersed with mature and<br />
rare trees and complemented by<br />
a lake and cascading ponds. 6<br />
acre arboretum, large lilac circle,<br />
wisteria pergola with views over<br />
Woodbury completes this family<br />
run treasure. Plant sale, teas and<br />
home bakes (cash only) open at<br />
other times.<br />
Monday 1st, Saturday 13th,<br />
Sunday 14th and Wednesday<br />
17th <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
Admission: Adult: £6.00<br />
Child: Free<br />
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