Last updated on 11 September 08

Spencers Garden

  • Parties / Large Groups

    We can accommodate: 1. sit down lunches (often combined with a garden visit and/or lecture) in the house for upto 50 people; 2. home made teas for upto 100 people 3. weddings in a marquee in the park with a reception in the walled garden 4. a variety of other special occasions. We have an annual jazz festival "Midsummer Music @ Spencers" over the last weekend in June - with music in a large marquee on the lawn and many other activities: in 2008 the audience totalled over 1,000.

  • Open House

    No - although it is available for lunches, teas, concerts and lectures (see above)

  • National Garden Scheme Days

    In 2009: Saturday 6th June & Saturday 5th September 2.00pm-5.00pm

  • Parking

    Yes, ample space for cars in the park in front of the house. Special arrangements for coaches.

  • Disabled Access

    Yes

  • Shopping

    Spencers home-grown plants and other memorabilia are available for sale in the walled garden.

  • Restaurant

    No, other than for pre-arranged groups

  • Light Refreshments

    Yes, but again only for pre-arranged groups

  • Picnic Area

    The grounds are not available for picnics except during Midsummer Music @ Spencers.

  • Pets

    No, apart for guide dogs for the blind.

  • Alcohol license

    Yes

  • Special Events

    Yes, see website www.spencersgarden.net

  • Walks

    There is a clearly marked walk through the woodland gardens.

  • Accomodation on Premisies

    No, except we provide camping facilities in the park for Midsummer Music @ Spencers

  • Family/Baby changing facilities

    Yes in the pool room (in the walled garden)