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Holcombe Court, Wellington – Open Gardens

Holcombe Court, Wellington – Open Gardens

Event Date: 
11/05/2024 - 10:00am to 12/05/2024 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Holcombe Court, Holcombe Rogus, Wellington, TA21 0PA

Varied garden with four trout ponds, Victorian rockery, walled garden with box edged parterre, espaliered trees, woodland garden and herbaceous border.

Includes plant stall and raffle.

Admission: £5 per person, under 12’s free Parking: Close to venue follow signs in village Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks and cake Wheelchair Access: Limited Dogs: No Toilets: Yes

For more information please contact: Mrs Mavis Seeley on 01823 673202 or via email occhealthcons@hotmail.com

The gardens at Holcombe Rogus

Hospiscare’s Open Gardens shows off Devon’s hidden treasures

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 05/13/2019 - 10:22am

This year will once again see Hospiscare teaming up with local residents who are gladly opening their gardens in support of what is now a favourite staple in the charity’s calendar. This year, Hospiscare Open Gardens is entering its fifteenth year and to date has raised the awe inspiring amount of £227,000. This is thanks to the gardeners who work tirelessly caring for their outdoor spaces, the visitors who turn out in force to marvel at these treasured lands and the friends, family and volunteers who come together to make it all possible.

2018 was a record breaking year for the...

Hospiscare Open Gardens 2019

Event Date: 
01/05/2019 - 12:00pm to 31/08/2019 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Devon

Once again, passionate gardeners around Exeter, Mid and East Devon are opening their gardens for Hospiscare from May through to August. Pick up your Open Gardens booklet today from Hospiscare shops and other outlets, and start planning which wonderful plots you might visit. There is often the chance to enjoy delicious tea and cakes to compliment your visit too. To find out more please visit - https://www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/open-gardens-2019 or call 01392 688020

Hospiscare invites you to Holcombe Court’s Open Garden weekend

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 08/14/2017 - 9:34am

Local charity Hospiscare is delighted to announce that for the second year running there will an Open Garden weekend held on 23rd and 24th September at the beautiful private home, Holcombe Court in Holcombe Rogus.

Holcombe Court is a Grade I Tudor manor house situated on the border of Devon and Somerset, and its seven-acre garden is rarely open to the public.

The 2016 weekend raised over £4,000 to support Pine Lodge Day Hospice in Tiverton and it is hoped the amount will be beaten this year. The funds raised will prove invaluable towards ensuring that Hospiscare can...

Take a peek at private gardens in Exeter

Event Date: 
22/05/2016 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
St Leonards, Exeter

Fancy a peek around some private gardens in Exeter’s leafy St Leonards? Then pop along to see six gardens in Matford Avenue, Matford Road, Leighdene Close and St Leonards Road, five of which are opening for the first time.

The keen gardeners, who are all good friends, are taking part in Exeter Hospiscare’s Open Gardens on Sunday May 22 from 2pm-5pm. Admission is by donation.

“Come and take a look around, this is a friendly, welcoming neighbourhood,” said Minna Egan, one of the garden owners.

“We have neighbourhood parties at Christmas and in the summer, so we all...

Take a peek at private gardens in Exeter

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 05/11/2016 - 4:07pm

Fancy a peek around some private gardens in Exeter’s leafy St Leonards? Then pop along to see six gardens in Matford Avenue, Matford Road, Leighdene Close and St Leonards Road, five of which are opening for the first time.

The keen gardeners, who are all good friends, are taking part in Exeter Hospiscare’s Open Gardens on Sunday May 22 from 2pm-5pm. Admission is by donation.

“Come and take a look around, this is a friendly, welcoming neighbourhood,” said Minna Egan, one of the garden owners.

“We have neighbourhood parties at Christmas and in the summer, so we all...

University opens grounds to support Hospiscare

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/28/2014 - 10:28am

On Saturday 3 May the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus will become a hive of activity as gardening enthusiasts and families flock to explore some of the hidden gems of the 280 acre estate. The day will from part of Hospiscare’s series of Open Garden events taking place across Exeter, mid and east Devon.

The University of Exeter’s campuses are acknowledged as the most beautiful and botanically interesting of any UK university. The Streatham Campus is a registered botanic garden and displays examples of the University’s national collection of Azara (a South American evergreen...

Hospiscare Celebrates 10th Year of Open Gardens

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2014 - 12:29pm

Spring has sprung and people across Exeter, mid and east Devon are preparing to open their garden for Hospiscare’s 10th Summer of Open Garden’s.

There are over 35 gardens taking part of all shapes and sizes including; urban spaces, hotel grounds and gardens full of wild flowers. Throughout the summer gardens will be opened to the public with a range of plants, animals and trees to admire as well as homemade refreshments to enjoy.

Amongst those taking part is Jessica Macan a Hospiscare volunteer. She said: ‘’’I enjoy opening my garden to the public. I love my garden and...