Waterperry Gardens
Waterperry
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
OX33 1JZ
Tel: 01844 339226
Fax: 01844 339883
Price
Charge for entrance to the ornamental gardens.
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Additional Features
Art GalleryMuseum of Rural Life
Crafts
Painting
Gardens open to the public
Guided walks
Light lunches/afternoon teas
Programme of annual events
Quality plant centre
Shopping
Pear Tree Teashop
Disabled Toilets
Ideal for walking
Special Offers
SPECIAl OFFERS
Ongoing in the gardens.......
Chapungu Sculpture Exhibition
Dominic Benhura's piece 'With The Twins'
Runs until July 2012.
Celebrate the work of some of the master stone sculptors of Zimbabwe in this unique, year-long exhibition in our beautiful ornamental gardens.
This series of sculptures reflects the deep-held family values and culture of the people of Zimbabwe, providing visitors with a greater insight into the depth and wisdom of this country's culture and turbulent past.
Garden entrance fee applies for visits to the garden.
The Big Easter Bunny Hunt.
NGS Fritillary Sunday
Sunday 22nd April
See the county flower of Oxfordshire in all its native splendour as it flowers throughout April in our wildflower meadow and riverside walk (weather permitting!). Our gardens are open today in aid of the National Gardens Scheme which means you can enjoy these beautiful little flowers knowing all entrance money will be donated to nursing, caring and gardening charities chosen by the NGS.
Artweeks at Waterperry Gallery.
Throughout May enjoy a showcase of work by local artists in the Gallery as part of Artweeks - Oxfordshire's visual arts festival. Chat to artists and see them at work. Visit our website for more information about dates and times.
Cancer Research Walk
Sunday 20th May. 10am to 3pm.
Make the most of a spring day out and raise money for Cancer Research UK at the same time with our sponsored walk. You can take as long - or as short a time as you want covering the route around the Waterperry estate and gardens. For more information and a sponsorship form, call Jenny Braithwaite on 01844 208073.
Dawn Chorus Wild Walk and Breakfast.
Thursday 24th May. 0430!
Only for the early birds, join us for our annual Dawn Chorus Wild Walk around the ornamental gardens learning more about birds from their wonderful song. Our expert guide will provide tips about how to identify our feathered friends and then join you for a hearty breakfast in the Teashop, Miss H's. There'll also be a slide show of some of our more elusive residents! Meet in the main car park and bring binoculars and appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults £18.50. Chidlren aged 16 and under £13.
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Tuesday 2nd June to 12th June
Celebrate this special day with us at Waterperry Gardens. The teashop, Miss H’s will be serving a fabulous Queen’s Tea and it’s a great time of year to visit the ornamental gardens where the roses should be in full bloom. (Garden entrance fee applies for garden visits).
Macbeth – Shakespeare in the Gardens
Wednesday 13th June.
There’re two chances to catch The Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s production of ‘Macbeth’ at Waterperry. Join local students in our special school’s matinee at 1.30pm or watch the show as the sun sets in the ornamental gardens at 7pm. This highly respected all-male theatre company will bring their traditional touch to this tale of ambition and greed – with a few witches thrown in for good measure! Gates open an hour before the performance for picnics in the garden. No seating is provided so please bring your own picnic chairs or blankets. The performance will go ahead except in severe weather conditions.
All matinee tickets are £11. Evening adult tickets cost £17.50. Students and children aged 16 and under £13.50.
Father’s Day
Sunday 17th June
With the rose garden in its prime and a whole host of bedding and veg plants available, there’s no better time to treat Dad to a day at Waterperry Gardens. He’ll get free entry to the ornamental gardens and there’ll be a special Fathers Day menu in the teashop, Miss H’s, including a selection of local beers.
Summer Music in the Amphitheatre
Saturday 23rd June. 6pm.
A very special concert by the Grosvenor Quartet performed in our beautiful amphitheatre. They’ll perform Haydn’s Quartet in B flat (Sunrise), Beethoven’s Quartet in C minor and Schubert’s Quartet in C minor. They’ll then be joined by a guest clarinettist for Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A.
With an extra long interval to allow you to picnic in the garden, our summer concert is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful music in an inspirational setting.
Book online at www.waterperrygardens.co.uk or call us on 01844 337264. Adults £17.50. Students and children aged 16 and under £13.50.
Rare Plant Fair
Sunday 24th June. 10am to 4pm.
The gardens at Waterperry play host to our first Rare Plant Fair, with stalls manned by expert nurserymen and women specialising in both rare and traditional plants. Visit our website at www.waterperrygardens.co.uk for details about stallholders and confirmation the event is going ahead. The event costs £6.30 which includes entrance to the ornamental gardens.
Ongoing in the gardens.......
Chapungu Sculpture Exhibition
Dominic Benhura's piece 'With The Twins'
Runs until July 2012.
Celebrate the work of some of the master stone sculptors of Zimbabwe in this unique, year-long exhibition in our beautiful ornamental gardens.
This series of sculptures reflects the deep-held family values and culture of the people of Zimbabwe, providing visitors with a greater insight into the depth and wisdom of this country's culture and turbulent past.
Garden entrance fee applies for visits to the garden.
The Big Easter Bunny Hunt.
NGS Fritillary Sunday
Sunday 22nd April
See the county flower of Oxfordshire in all its native splendour as it flowers throughout April in our wildflower meadow and riverside walk (weather permitting!). Our gardens are open today in aid of the National Gardens Scheme which means you can enjoy these beautiful little flowers knowing all entrance money will be donated to nursing, caring and gardening charities chosen by the NGS.
Artweeks at Waterperry Gallery.
Throughout May enjoy a showcase of work by local artists in the Gallery as part of Artweeks - Oxfordshire's visual arts festival. Chat to artists and see them at work. Visit our website for more information about dates and times.
Cancer Research Walk
Sunday 20th May. 10am to 3pm.
Make the most of a spring day out and raise money for Cancer Research UK at the same time with our sponsored walk. You can take as long - or as short a time as you want covering the route around the Waterperry estate and gardens. For more information and a sponsorship form, call Jenny Braithwaite on 01844 208073.
Dawn Chorus Wild Walk and Breakfast.
Thursday 24th May. 0430!
Only for the early birds, join us for our annual Dawn Chorus Wild Walk around the ornamental gardens learning more about birds from their wonderful song. Our expert guide will provide tips about how to identify our feathered friends and then join you for a hearty breakfast in the Teashop, Miss H's. There'll also be a slide show of some of our more elusive residents! Meet in the main car park and bring binoculars and appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults £18.50. Chidlren aged 16 and under £13.
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Tuesday 2nd June to 12th June
Celebrate this special day with us at Waterperry Gardens. The teashop, Miss H’s will be serving a fabulous Queen’s Tea and it’s a great time of year to visit the ornamental gardens where the roses should be in full bloom. (Garden entrance fee applies for garden visits).
Macbeth – Shakespeare in the Gardens
Wednesday 13th June.
There’re two chances to catch The Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s production of ‘Macbeth’ at Waterperry. Join local students in our special school’s matinee at 1.30pm or watch the show as the sun sets in the ornamental gardens at 7pm. This highly respected all-male theatre company will bring their traditional touch to this tale of ambition and greed – with a few witches thrown in for good measure! Gates open an hour before the performance for picnics in the garden. No seating is provided so please bring your own picnic chairs or blankets. The performance will go ahead except in severe weather conditions.
All matinee tickets are £11. Evening adult tickets cost £17.50. Students and children aged 16 and under £13.50.
Father’s Day
Sunday 17th June
With the rose garden in its prime and a whole host of bedding and veg plants available, there’s no better time to treat Dad to a day at Waterperry Gardens. He’ll get free entry to the ornamental gardens and there’ll be a special Fathers Day menu in the teashop, Miss H’s, including a selection of local beers.
Summer Music in the Amphitheatre
Saturday 23rd June. 6pm.
A very special concert by the Grosvenor Quartet performed in our beautiful amphitheatre. They’ll perform Haydn’s Quartet in B flat (Sunrise), Beethoven’s Quartet in C minor and Schubert’s Quartet in C minor. They’ll then be joined by a guest clarinettist for Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A.
With an extra long interval to allow you to picnic in the garden, our summer concert is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful music in an inspirational setting.
Book online at www.waterperrygardens.co.uk or call us on 01844 337264. Adults £17.50. Students and children aged 16 and under £13.50.
Rare Plant Fair
Sunday 24th June. 10am to 4pm.
The gardens at Waterperry play host to our first Rare Plant Fair, with stalls manned by expert nurserymen and women specialising in both rare and traditional plants. Visit our website at www.waterperrygardens.co.uk for details about stallholders and confirmation the event is going ahead. The event costs £6.30 which includes entrance to the ornamental gardens.
Description
Waterperry Gardens are just 7 miles from Oxford and open 7 days a week except between Christmas and New Year and during Art in Action each July.
The eight acres of landscaped ornamental gardens at Waterperry have inspired and delighted countless gardeners for more than 75 years. Dating back to 1932 when Miss Beatrix Havergai opened up her School of Horticulture for Ladies, the gardens have evolved into an oasis of calm and beauty in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.
The ornamental gardens themselves include a rose and formal knot garden, water-lily canal, riverside walk and one of the finest purely herbaceous borders in the country. Herbaceous nursery stock beds provide a living catalogue of plants, and there is also an alpine garden, and the National Collection of Kabschia Saxifrages. The gardens are open several times a year in aid of the NGS.
A commercial plant centre, stocked with plants grown in on-site nurseries, occupies large areas of the beautiful walled garden and the site also boast five acres of commercial orchards, producing thousands of bottles of Waterperry apple juice each year. There is also a gallery, museum of rural life, Saxon church and teashop and Waterperry's educational links remain strong, with gardening courses held throughout the year.
There is a charge for entrance to the ornamental gardens. We also offer preferential rates for group/coach bookings of 20 or more. Please see our website for more details.
The eight acres of landscaped ornamental gardens at Waterperry have inspired and delighted countless gardeners for more than 75 years. Dating back to 1932 when Miss Beatrix Havergai opened up her School of Horticulture for Ladies, the gardens have evolved into an oasis of calm and beauty in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.
The ornamental gardens themselves include a rose and formal knot garden, water-lily canal, riverside walk and one of the finest purely herbaceous borders in the country. Herbaceous nursery stock beds provide a living catalogue of plants, and there is also an alpine garden, and the National Collection of Kabschia Saxifrages. The gardens are open several times a year in aid of the NGS.
A commercial plant centre, stocked with plants grown in on-site nurseries, occupies large areas of the beautiful walled garden and the site also boast five acres of commercial orchards, producing thousands of bottles of Waterperry apple juice each year. There is also a gallery, museum of rural life, Saxon church and teashop and Waterperry's educational links remain strong, with gardening courses held throughout the year.
There is a charge for entrance to the ornamental gardens. We also offer preferential rates for group/coach bookings of 20 or more. Please see our website for more details.
