Abbey House Gardens, Wiltshire

Abbey House (not open to the public) dates from the 16th century, built on 13th century foundations, with some evidence of a substantial house on the site as early as the 11th century. It has been extensively renovated and extended since, particularly in Tudor times.

In 1994, Abbey House was bought by Ian and Barbara Pollard, who had previously owned and run Hazelbury Manor, another mansion near Box in Wiltshire. They set about transforming the 5 acres, and opened the gardens to the public in 1996.

The Pollards also became known as 'The Naked Gardeners'. Both Ian and Barbara, were often featured in newspapers and magazines pictured naked among the foliage of Abbey House.

In August 2005, and followed again with more similar events in 2006, Abbey House Gardens hosted what was thought to be the first 'Clothes Optional Day' at a major inland British tourist attraction.

The garden contains beautiful plants from daffodils, crocus, tulips and iris in spring through the country’s largest private collection of roses, double herbaceous borders, to fabulous autumn colour from specimen trees and shrubs.

Opening Times

The gardens are open daily from March 21st to October 31st, 11.00am to 5.30pm

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Ticket Prices

Adults £7.00
Concessions £6.00
Family £16.00 (2 + 2)
Children 5 – 15 £3

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Disabled Facilities

Please be assured that most wheelchairs find the gardens at least 60% accessible, some accessing 100%. The smooth gravel paths around the grounds are generally easy to negotiate by most wheeled carriages.

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More Information

Telephone: 01666 827650
Email: info@abbeyhousegardens.co.uk

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