Tapeley Park Gardens

The terraced Italian gardens at Tapeley Park were restored with Mary Keen and Carol Klein's help. They now brim with new scents and colours complimenting the existing rare and tender plants. This with the stunning views, woodlands and lake, walled kitchen garden and new organic garden. Ornamental water garden, an ilex tunnel, shell house and ice house. An exciting garden restoration and well worth a visit. Tapeley Park Gardens,Instow, Nr Bideford, Devon. EX39 4NT Tel 01271 860897 Tapeley Park, near Bideford - the gardens of a Queen Anne House, set in 60 acres, are home to a rich and fascinating variety of rare and tender plants, flowers, trees and vegetables. 

Tapeley Park

There are Italian terrace borders, woodland paths, a walled kitchen garden, a labyrinth and children's play area. With its four distinctly different themed areas set in a twenty acre site, Tapeley Gardens are home to a rich and fascinating variety of flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables.

Tapeley Park Palm and House

The well known terraced Italian garden, created by Lady Rosamond Christie in the late 19th century, have recently been restored by Mary Keen and Carol Kleins. They now brim with new scents and colours, complimenting the existing rare and tender plants. This, with the stunning views, woodlands and lakes, walled kitchen garden and dairy tea rooms, plant sales and childrens play area make for an extensive and uplifting day.

Tapeley Park - Steps and Lawn

• Instow, Nr Bideford 01271 342371
• Open: Easter -1 Nov, Sun-Fri, 10am-5pm
• Between Bideford and Barnstaple, 1 mile off A39 on BExmoor National Park Authority3 by Instow
• Suitable for disabled in most areas
• Tea room, gift shop & plant centre
• Dogs on leads
• Childrens play area

See also:

www.tapeley-park.co.uk

Contributed by: Gordon Strachen