Reviews of Hanham Court Gardens

A lovely garden, full of quirky surprises and lots of colourful plantings.

(4.0/5)

As a volunteer at Hanham Court we all aim to support, create and provide a garden that delights, surprises, welcomes and stimulates all the senses.
A cold winter took everyone and the garden by surprise, meant that Nature wisely delayed her flowering of the snowdrops, some of which have only just finished flowering!
Reflecting this unexpected event, prices were reduced on entry and many people were enchanted withe magical appearance of so many snowdrops!
Please come and see what it is that takes peoples breath away and encourages the desire to return.
Visit the beautiful garden throughout the seasons and experience its sensuality, perfume, colour, humour, clever design and perhaps the greatest thrill -- anticipation of what is to come!

(5.0/5)

I've given this garden 3 stars because although my wife and I thought it very poor value for money, it's also fair to say that we probably didn't see all the snowdrops. The garden is very obviously a work in progress, and the pictures on GardenVisit.com suggest it should be nicer later in the year.

We thought that £3 to £3.50 might have been reasonable, but £6.50 per head was excessive.

All this said, however, I did find some good photo opportunities. I have just downloaded the results from my memory card, and will post them on my own website shortly. My personal favourite is the crown on the water spout.

As an ex-National Trust member, I have to say that the £7.70 fee for Stourhead, near Frome, seems much better value. You can spend a whole day there, and there is always something worth seeing.

(3.0/5)

Well worth the drive from Kent! The first year open, it had to be seen before it shuts at the end of August. Wonderful design around a designer's dream house. Great planting and superb architectural 'finds'. Lots of structure in topiary and hedging, reconstructed gothic walling and a haha to beautiful view. A romantic orchard with showman's wagon and another with shepherd's hut that looked freshly slept in! The stumpery and floating crown fountain are witty and show the designers having fun, an important part of any garden.

(5.0/5)

With five friends I visited on 16.08.09. It was a dry but cloudy day which showed off the dahlias to great advantage, and what a glorious show! The bold colour scheme was inspirational and the crown fountain delightful. This is a garden for people with imagination. As I soaked in the beauty of it, I was also weaving stories - most genres except horror! The garden has the lot - splendid old buildings, including a pretty church and tythe barn, quirky statues to raise a smile, wonderful plants, good refreshments from pleasant staff and, of course, great design. Thank you.

(5.0/5)

A delighful garden..excellent ad quintessentially English style-great use of flowers, especially the Delphiniums, red lilies, rambling roses, and well co-ordinated colours of pernnials.

Quirky and fun use of green Oak for door entrances, seating areas, and obelisks etc.

Stumperries ! dont quite 'get' them but what the heck.

All in all a really delighful garden.

(4.0/5)