OPENING TIMES

Marwood Hill Gardens are now CLOSED for the season. Thank you to everyone who supported us this season! We have loved welcoming you all to the Gardens, Tearoom and Plant Nursery.
We are now closed for the season and will be reopening fully from 1st March 2027. We will also be opening for snowdrop days in February, so watch this space and our social media channels for dates.
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ADMISSIONS

Adults: £12
Concessions: £10.50
Children: £7 (under 11’s free)
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Marwood Hill Gardens, Marwood,
Barnstaple, Devon,
EX31 4EA
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A 20 acre private garden set in the heart of North Devon

This magical and very special 20 acre private garden with three lakes is set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles from Barnstaple. Created by Dr Jimmy Smart VMH in the late 1950’s the gardens are a wonderful haven in which to relax and enjoy the impressive collections of plants, shrubs and trees and experience the views and peaceful atmosphere. Since 2004, Marwood Hill Gardens has also been a Camellia Garden of Excellence, awarded by the International Camellia Society, one of only 6 in the UK.

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Four National Collections and twenty two champion trees

Marwood Hill Gardens is home to four  National Collections  which are looked after in association with Plant Heritage, formerly the N.C.C.P.G. (The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens). Our National Collections include our award winning Astilbes, Tulbaghia, Iris Ensata and our very own Marwood Hill Garden Heritage Collection.

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Garden Team BlogNews
October 1, 2026

We’re recruiting! For a part-time gardener…

Marwood Hill Gardens: Part-time Gardener About Marwood Hill Gardens Nestled in the heart of North Devon, Marwood Hill Garden is a hidden gem. Home to four National Plant Heritage collections,…
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August 5, 2025

Agave Blog – Transplant

It’s human nature, I find, to want to see living things thrive, “happy” you might say or “give them a chance”. I often find myself at the ‘clearance’, ‘second chance’…
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Garden Team BlogNews
April 10, 2025

Prestigious RHS award goes to Marwood Hill Gardens Head Gardener, Malcolm Pharoah

The Royal Horticultural Society has paid tribute to Marwood Hill Garden’s longtime head gardener Malcolm Pharoah by making him an RHS Associate of Honour. The lifetime award is only given…
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Upcoming events at Marwood

Qigong for Wellbeing sessions

Every Wednesday (weather dependant)

Pop Up Pub

Every third Friday of the month in May, June, July and August!

Folksy Theatre's Midsummers Nights Dream

Thursday 30th July 2026

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Contact.

We’re always eager to hear from people who are interested in finding out about Marwood Hill Gardens – If you would like further information, please email info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk and we will respond to you within 2 working days.

 

Marwood Hill Gardens

Marwood, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4EA
info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

Plant Sales

For online plant sales, please visit https://shop.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk