Winsford Walled Garden

This is no ordinary walled garden. Although the Victorian original was created in 1883 and included thirteen state-of-the-art greenhouses, it was left to deteriorate for almost 80 years before the arrival of the present owners in 1999. Their achievement is staggering. All the more so because everything has been completed by just three people. Two Victorian greenhouses built of teak have been restored. One of which is an example of the most advanced Victorian horticultural engineering in the world.

Winsford Walled Garden

This modern summer garden currently contains 3000 varieties including Hostas, Agapanthus, Alstroemerias, Alpines and a developing Bamboo grove. Over 50 varieties of Thyme. Herbaceous plants intermingle with sub-tropical exotics. A covered exhibition highlights the work so far and details the extensive Victorian history. The garden owners are delighted to answer questions and B&B is available for those who want to stay longer! Guided tours included.

Location Halwill Junction is on the Okehampton - Bude road (A3079). Follow the brown signs from

• Many gardens in the SW are woodland or spring gardens. Winsford was built as a summer flower garden – and still is.
• Offering outstanding colour for the summer visitor to North Devon. B and B too!
• Restored greenhouses.

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Contributed by: Julian Biggs, Mike Gilmore