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Necteroscordium bulgaricum in the gravel garden
gravel

Pulsatilla vulgaris in the scree garden
scree

Lysichiton in the water garden
water

Trllium cuneatum in the wood garden
wood

The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960 when the site was an overgrown wasteland between two farms. Faced with all kinds of difficult conditions Beth and the late Andrew Chatto set out to find homes for many of the plants they wished to grow. With dry and damp soil in both sun and shade, they were able put into practice the underlying principles of what is now referred to as "Ecological gardening".

Entrance fee £5.00 per person. Accompanied children under 14 free. Guide Dogs are welcome. Light refreshments are available in our newly refurbished tearoom. Available are hot and cold drinks, locally made cakes and ice creams and a selection of filled rolls.

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to be eaten on benches situated in the grassed car park. Toilet facilities are available (including disabled). Except for exceptionally wet periods the garden is accessible for wheelchairs (not provided)