Holehird Gardens
Free RHS Member days
Daily, 1 January–31 December
About the garden
This 10-acre fellside garden has spectacular views over Windermere towards the southern and central fells. There are a walled garden, a woodland walk, wildflower meadows and beds featuring plants from around the globe. There are also national collections of Astilbe, Daboecia, Meconopsis, Polystichum, Tanacetum and mouse hostas. Areas are dedicated to hydrangeas, hostas, roses and alpines.
The volunteers of the Lakeland Horticultural Society have developed and maintained the gardens since 1969. They also maintain the visitor reception, offering information, publication sales and hot drinks. New accessible paths have recently been built, but the position of the gardens on a steep hillside means some visitors may still find access to a few areas difficult.
New for 2025: Look out for the Primula trial starting at Holehird Gardens, where 38 selections of moisture loving primulas will be compared over three years, to assess and demonstrate the range of selections available to grow. The results will be shared on the RHS website in 2028.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Toilets
Key features
- Rock garden
- Woodland
- Herbaceous border
- National Plant Collections
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.