Walled Gardens of Cannington

Well-hidden, the gardens are a gem waiting to be discovered!

Located in the village of Cannington, the Walled Gardens lie within the grounds of a mediaeval Priory, and many of its fine buildings, including the walls of the garden, remain.

Having undergone extensive redevelopment the gardens were recently officially opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward. The gardens have also been awarded for quality as a visitor attraction by VisitBritain.

 

The gardens have classic and contemporary features such as; the 'hot' herbaceous border; the blue garden; a sub-tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, amongst others.

Within the gardens can also be found the botanical glasshouse, where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen. Two smaller gardens within the walls (The Bishop's and Australasian Gardens) are areas of real tranquillity.

Gardens Opening Times:

Winter opening (1 November - 29 March)
Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm (closed weekends)

Summer opening (30 March - 31 October)
Daily 10am - 5pm)

Admission Prices
Adult: £3.50
Family (two adults & two children aged 5-16): £6
Under 5's: free
Children aged 5-16: £2.50
Senior citizen; student; wheelchair user: £2.50

Guided group tours £6 per head (includes a hot drink and a piece of cake). Minimum group size - 15 people.

Cannington-grown plants at very reasonable prices for sale in our plant shop.

Wheelchair access. No dogs, except assistance dogs.

CANNINGTON TEA ROOMS  

Tea Rooms Opening Times:
Winter opening (1 November - 29 March)
Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm (closed weekends)

Summer opening (30 March - 31 October)
Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat - Sun 11am - 5pm

Walled Garden Events 2010

Sunday 14 March
Mothering Sunday and Plant Sales

Good Friday 2 April - Sunday 11 April
Bulb Festival

Saturday 3 April and Easter Monday 5 April
Easter Egg Hunts

Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April
Opening of the Glasshouses for the Summer

Saturday & Sunday 8 & 9 May
Wisteria Festival Weekend

Sunday 30 May
Somerset Gardens Trust Open Day and Plant Sales

Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June
Half Term Outdoor Games Week

Wednesday 16 June - Sunday 27 June
Art in the Garden with the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen

Sunday 20 June
Father's Day and Teddy Bears' Picnic

Saturday 10 July and Sunday 11 July
‘Hot' herbaceous boarder weekend - view the boarders at their best

Friday 16 July
Open for the National Gardens Scheme

Monday 26 July - Friday 30 July
Family Activity Madness

Friday 3 September
Open for the National Gardens Scheme

Saturday 4 September and Sunday 5 September
Blue Garden Weekend - see it at its best

Monday 20 September - Sunday 26 September
Seed Collecting Week

Monday 25 October - Friday 29 October
Half Term Madness

Saturday 30 October
Halloween Fun

Saturday 27 November and Sunday 28 November
Christmas Craft Fair

Wednesday 15 December
Carols by Candlelight (with mulled wine)

Walled Gardens of Cannington, Church Street, Cannington, Somerset, TA5 2HA.

For more information or to book a guided tour please contact the Walled Gardens on 01278 655042 or email walledgardens@bridgwater.ac.uk