Dumfries House Estate
RHS Partner Garden
Free RHS Member days
10am–4.30pm, Monday–Friday; 10.30–4.30pm, Saturday–Sunday; 1 April–31 October
About the garden
Dumfries House Estate comprises 600 acres of garden and designed landscape, set within an organically managed 900-acre farm. The main five-acre Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden has been restored as part of His Majesty The King’s vision for Dumfries House Estate to be a focal point for heritage-led regeneration.
Movement and circulation around the garden are enhanced by a central axis pathway interlinked with mixed plantings. A variety of handcrafted garden structures have been developed on-site, including the Gothic belvedere designed by His Majesty, which is positioned on the top terrace and offers a spectacular view over the garden below.
Dumfries House Estate includes formally planted parterres in front of the house; a 10-acre arboretum with two large, naturally landscaped ponds; a large maze; parkland walks and trails; a large woodland garden; several bridges that cross a series of burns and the main river that runs through the estate.
Facilities
- Parking
- Picnic area
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Herbaceous border
- Glasshouse (open to public)
- Japanese garden
- Autumn colour
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.