Stonyford Cottage Gardens

The gardens have been featured on the BBC Gardeners’ World programme, the Daily Telegraph’s Top 10 Spring Gardens, Great British Gardens and the Gardens to visit guide.  They have been created and further developed over the last 30 years by Tony Overland & his family.  The woodland gardens  were created from a wetland area, set around a pool in a sheltered valley, on the edge of Delamere Forest. In this tranquil spot, amid low hills and mature trees, can be found a wealth of planted areas, meandering streams and a constantly flowing, spring-fed fountain.

This is an informal garden, where shade and moisture loving plants, including Primulas, Astilbes and Hostas grow amongst natural wooded areas. Paths lead the visitor over two bridges, to an unusual island, where groups of Alder and Willow grow through the water, reminiscent of the Everglades. At the poolside, trees include the Swamp Cypress and Dawn Redwood.

Garden Entry £4.50  (under 16’s free)
Season Pass £10  (valid 1st April to 18th October)