Barnsdale Gardens
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Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland, England were made famous by Geoff Hamilton through the BBC television series Gardeners' World which he presented from 1979 until his death in 1996. They are situated on The Avenue in the parish of Exton, a short distance north of Rutland Water.Geoff Hamilton began developing the garden in 1983 from what was then a ploughed field. It now covers 8acre, comprising 37 individual gardens and features. Update description
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2018-01-30Fantastic place to visit will go back when weather gets better nice restaurant also
2017-10-04The gardens I thought were wonderful. Not too manicured and had a lovely natural feel. Great for birds and insects and probably frogs and toads! The...
2017-05-30WE Love this place Well worth a visit ,spend 4 or 5 hrs here ,a great time out,.
2017-10-04Beautiful BECAUSE it's not over manicured. Perfect even in October. Lots of colour, swaying grasses, beautiful trees, lots of lovely places to pause...
2017-09-06The most beautiful gardens, we had great delight in visiting today
2017-08-30We visited Barnsdale gardens last saturday with a group from our local gardening club. Lovely gardens and tea rooms, staff very pleasant. Have visited...
2017-08-27I last visited Barnsdale when it opened after Geoff's death. It was lovely then but my goodness how it has changed. So many more small gardens all...
2017-07-23I only live 30 minutes away and visited for first time today! I remember watching gardeners world with my parents in my teens. Now I have my own...
2017-05-12Do you still charge carers of disabled visitors an entrance fee? Carers Trust posted this recently: If the person you care for has to have you with...
2017-02-25Inspiring visit to the shop and nursery. We will be back to see the Gardens properly soon.
2016-10-16Lovely gardens and cafe. We had a great day and a fine legacy to Geoff Hamilton.
2016-10-13Visited this summer after many years of wanting to go there. Lived up fully to my expectations.
2016-10-11Wonderful gardens lovely little cafe and wonderful staff well recommended
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