Last updated on 05 October 08

The Manor House, Upton Grey

5.0/5 (1 ratings)

Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood
Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
Photograph © Charlotte Weychan
Photograph © Upton Grey
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Photograph © Upton Grey
Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood
Photograph © Anthurium/Katrina Underwood

Gardenvisit Editorial

The 15th century Manor House was altered by Ernest Newton in 1903-1905 for Charles Holme, founder of the leading Arts and Crafts magazine The Studio. The garden was designed and planted in 1908 and 1909 by Gertrude Jekyll. This is the most accurately and fully restored of her gardens. The garden consists of a Wild garden where grass paths run amongst rambling roses, shrubs and trees to a planted pond. The Formal garden holds herbaceous borders with colours running from cool colours at either end to hot in the centre, a rose lawn, planted drystone walls, bowing and tennis lawns. This is surrounded by a nuttery, kitchen garden, and orchard with pergolas and arbours.

Head Gardener's Comment

The garden was awarded a Gold Star in Channel Five's television programme 'I own Britain's Best Home and Garden' (broadcast October 25th 2008. The garden was selected amongst the late Geoff Hamilton's Paradise Gardens and appears in his television series of that name.

It is a very fine garden and is visited by gardeners from around the world. In 2005 the garden featured solo in a half hour television programme that appeared on three Japanese TV channels.

Address - Upton Grey, nr Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, RG25 2RD
Opening times - May to July. Weekdays except bank holidays 9-4pm by appointment only - 01256 862827.
Admission - £5.00
Website - Visit the The Manor House, Upton Grey website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Gertrude Jekyll

Gertrude Jekyll

Local Hotels

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

Ely Hotel (14km away)
From £29.00 to £84.00
The Casa Hotel Camberley - Frimley (15km away)
From £60.00 to £120.00

Nearby Gardens

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

The Barn at Bury Court (7km away)
West Green Garden (8km away)
The Vyne Garden (9km away)
(2.3/5)
Moundsmere Manor Garden (10km away)
Stratfield Saye Garden (13km away)
Moor Park, Surrey (13km away)
Gilbert White's House and Garden (15km away)

Nearby Garden Nurseries

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

Phoenix Perennial Plants (12km away)
Seale Nurseries (15km away)
Millais Nurseries (15km away)
Hart Canna (15km away)
Little Brook Fuchsias (16km away)
Blackmoor Nurseries (16km away)
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants (17km away)
Henry Street Nursery (18km away)

Recent Reviews

over 2 years ago Charlotte Raven said
This is a wonderful garden... not to be missed! Clever planting and of course, for those who are Gertrude Jekyll fans, it's a must. Don't be put off by having to call to make an appointment. The owner has a fascinating story to tell about restoring the garden.

(5.0/5)

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