Things to Do

Barnsdale Gardens is the most famous garden attraction in the county.  Situated near Exton, it attracts thousands of visitors every year, who come to enjoy the magnificent gardens which were built by Britain’s best loved gardener, the late Geoff Hamilton, star of Gardener’s World.

At Barnsdale, there is a gift shop featuring a range of exclusive Barnsdale Gardens souvenirs along with books, dvd’s and much more.
Following a walk around the gardens, spend some time in the nursery where many of the specimens on display in the gardens can be purchased. 

Disabled visitors are very well catered for and most of the area to see is on level ground.  Disabled facilities include parking, toilets, ramp access to gardens where necessary as well as three complimentary wheelchairs.

The gardens are open all year round, only closing on 23rd and 25th December, and are now managed by Geoff’s son Nick and wife Sue.    Pre-booking is not essential unless coming as a coach group.  Throughout the year a range of educational short courses are held at Barnsdale Gardens including watercolour painting, growing under shade and how to grow organically.   Click here to visit Barnsdale Gardens' website and find out more about forthcoming events.