Last updated on 21 October 12

Harcourt Arboretum

2.7/5 (3 ratings)

Photograph © Stuart Bryant

Gardenvisit Editorial

Oxford University's arboretum occupies part of a famous park, Nuneham Courtney, designed by Lancelot Brown (not open to the public). Highlights are the bluebell wood in spring, wildflower meadow in summer and the Japanese acers in autumn. The Harcourt Arboretum, with its acid soil, open spaces and informal serpentine walks provides an interesting contrast to the University of Oxford Botanic Garden.

Address - Nuneham Courtenay, nr Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX44 9PX
Opening times - All year. Opens 10am. Daily from April to November. Weekdays only from December to March. Closed over Christmas period.
Website - Visit the Harcourt Arboretum website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Days Inn Hotel Oxford (8km away)
From £29.95 to £120.00
A Lakeside Town Farm B & B (15km away)
From £75.00 to £115.00

Nearby Gardens

Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Oxford Botanic Garden (7km away)
(5.0/5)
Shotover House Garden (8km away)
(3.0/5)
University Parks, Oxford (9km away)
Waterperry Gardens (9km away)
(5.0/5)
Turn End Garden (18km away)
The Manor House, Bledlow (18km away)
The Lyde Garden (18km away)

Nearby Garden Nurseries

Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Newington Nurseries (4km away)
Wear's Nursery (7km away)
Waterperry Gardens Nursery (9km away)
Steventon Road Nurseries (12km away)
(2.0/5)
The Herb Garden (12km away)
Edulis (24km away)
Whitehill Farm Nursery (27km away)
Coblands Nurseries (29km away)

Reviews and Comments

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about 1 month ago Anonymous said
A new Curator at Harcourt Arboretum and much work being carried out there including a new car park area,clearance and new pathways, new tree planting and innovative plans.

(4.0/5)
about 2 years ago Anonymous said
Not really impressed with Harcourt Arboretum. Limited areas for picnic and pricey!

(1.0/5)
over 2 years ago Adam Hodge said
Whilst recently visitng the Acer glade, a short pleasant moment, it was evident there was much more to enjoy in April May and June

(3.0/5)

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