Tag: garden

American Museum and Garden – Tuesdays to Sundays

Posted on by Ola Drummond

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: Tuesdays to Sundays
  • Time: 11 am – 4 pm
  • Location: Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD
  • Meeting point: see visitors guide
  • Cost: £7.50, card payment only
  • Booking instructions: no booking required
  • Special instructions: limited number of 300 visitors each day. The Garden café is for takeaway only with outdoor seating. All visitors must be socially distanced by 2 meters and wear a face covering.
  • Catch the U1 from Dorchester St to Univeristy of Bath, and then 15 minute walk/V Cars Bath 01225 464646

‘Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this hilltop site is home to the American Museum & Gardens, sporting the beautiful manor house, Claverton Manor, and spectacular views over the Limpley Stoke Valley and River Avon. Step back in time to the Mount Vernon Garden and imagine life in the late 18th century in the garden of George Washington.’ (more…)

Dyrham Park – all year round, except Christmas Eve and Day

Posted on by Ola Drummond

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: all year round, except public holidays (Christmas Eve 24 December 2020 and Christmas Day 25 December 2020) 
  • Time: various
  • Location: Dyrham, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY
  • Meeting point: see visitor info
  • Cost: £8
  • Booking instructions: book online in advance
  • Special instructions: advance booking necessary
  • 8 miles from Bath Spa train station/V Cars Bath 01225 464646

‘As an ancient deer park, and 17th-century house and garden, this 270-acre (110 hectare) parkland is full of magnificent trees and breath-taking views. Dyrham Park is a space for young explorers to run free, be in nature and tick off challenges on their list of 50 things to do. (more…)

Windmill Hill City Farm – 7 days a week

Posted on by Ola Drummond

Quick info:

  • Type of event: in person
  • Date:7 days a week
  • Time: 9 am – 4 pm
  • Location: Philip St, Bristol, BS3 4EA
  • Meeting point: see visitors guide 
  • Cost: free
  • Booking instructions: no booking required
  • Special instructions: Call in advance if in a group larger than 10. If travelling by Bus, the closest bus stops are on Bedminster Parade (numbers 52, 75, 76, 90, 121, 510, 511 and 672)
  • By Bus: 52/75/76/90/121/510/511/672 from Bedminster Parade 

“Windmill Hill City Farm is a 4.5-acre green space in South Bristol, 20-minutes’ walk from Bristol City Centre. It offers education, recreation and therapy for local people and is a vital hub for the community. Facilities on site include a café and farm shop, children’s nursery, community & kitchen gardens, a range of farm animals, picnic and play areas, indoor and outdoor spaces to hire and a 5-a-side football pitch.’