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Clovelly Court Gardens

RHS Partner Garden

Free access for RHS Members at selected times

Clovelly
Near Bideford
Devon
EX39 5SZ
England

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Free RHS Member days
9am–5.30pm, daily, March and October

Telephone
01237 431781

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About the garden

Clovelly Court Gardens are a prime example of a lovingly restored Victorian walled kitchen garden. Benefiting from its sheltered position on the Bristol Channel and the warm Gulf stream flowing past Clovelly, the walled garden was originally built to protect against coastal winds and supply fresh produce for the owners of the Manor house and their staff.

Exotic plants thrive in this sunny corner of North Devon. Ornamental plants, such as the Judas tree, adorn the garden with their purple flowers in late April or May, while herbaceous beds bordering the gardens burst into a blaze of colour throughout the summer. All produce is grown organically and follows a rotational system, ensuring sweet, wholesome and flavourful results.

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Plant sales
  • Toilets

Key features

  • Sub-tropical garden
  • Glasshouse (open to public)
  • Cottage planting
  • Organic management
  • Wildlife planting and features

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.