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Kilver Court Gardens


The gardens are open to the public all year (closed Christmas, Boxing and New Years Day).  Perfect for a quiet and inspiring stroll in these magical gardens. Why not have a real coffee, a light lunch or a spoiling cream tea in the Harlequin Cafe before or after visiting the gardens. We also have a well stocked Plant Nursery to take goodies home!

GROUP VISITS  FOR 2010
(optional informative talk on the History of Kilver Court and Shepton Mallet available)

For 2010 we are continuing to offer group visit rates for 10+ people at the reduced rate of £4 per person (normally £4.50).  We also have a new group package, 'A Day at Kilver Court',  for 2010 for the gardening/foodie lover! 

 'A Day at Kilver Court' includes:

  • Tea/Coffee on arrival
  • Introductory Talk on history of Kilver Court and the Gardens
  • Cookery Demonstration
  • Tour of Gardens
  • Lunch in the Harlequin/Garden Cafe
  • Shopping opportunity in our own well-stocked plant nursery and Sharpham Park farm shop
  • Afternoon Cream Tea (additional cost)
  • The Mulberry Factory shop is next door if you wish to end your day with a bit of retail therapy!  (Become a Friend of Kilver Court on the day to get your 10% discount at Mulberry)
  • ALL THE ABOVE FOR AN OUTSTANDING INCLUSIVE PRICE OF £17.50/head

Kilver Court Gardens have featured in the press several times in the last 12 months...this includes, Country Life Magazine, Mail on Sunday, The Telegraph, Lady Magazine and You Magazine

Garden History

The Gardens at Kilver Court are a secret gem to say the very least.  Approached through the industrial area of Shepton Mallet, the gardens were first created by Ernest Jardine as a recreational space for factory workers of Kilver Court in the 1800’s and were known as Jardine’s Park and Vegetable Gardens. In the 1960’s, they were restored and developed by the Showering family of Babycham fame, who commissioned George Whitelegg to recreate his Gold medal winning Chelsea Flower Show rockery garden within the setting. At the time, the garden was a bold and modern design statement. Since then, the Gardens have been a hidden secret for the past 25 years.

Kilver Court Nursery

The Gardens feature a millpond and boating lake as well as rolling lawns, parterre and herbaceous borders. But probably the most staggering feature of this secret garden is the backdrop – a vast Grade II listed viaduct built for the Somerset and Dorset railway in the 1800’s and which now act as a link to the rolling Somerset countryside beyond. In addition, following the success of the vegetable garden at Sharpham Park, Jardine’s concept of model fruit and vegetable cultivation will be reinstated with the establishment of a sustainable bio-dynamic system both for education and to supply organic produce to the Shop and Café. Plants that you will see throughout your walks through the garden are for sale at the entrance, along with other British plants, shrubs and trees.

 

Opening Times

OPEN EVERY DAY

(except Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day)

April-October 

Mon-Sat  9.30am-5pm (Last entry 4pm)

Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays  10am-4pm

 (Last entry 3pm)

November-March

Mon - Sun 10am-4pm (Last entry 3pm)

Adult  £4.50
OAP - £4.00
Children (6-16) £2.00Under 6 y.o. FREE ENTRY
Group Bookings £4.00 (10 pax +)

RESTRICTED WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

Regrettably NO DOGS except guide dogs

Sharpham Park Farm
Sharpham Park Farm
Our Contact Details

Kilver Court Gardens & Sharpham Park Shop
Kilver Court, Kilver Street
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
BA4 5NF
Tel: 01749 340417 (Shop)
Tel: 01749 340416 (Events)
Email: info@kilvercourt.com