East Lambrook Manor, 15th-century manor house in Kingsbury Episcopi, England
East Lambrook Manor is a 15th-century manor house in Kingsbury Episcopi with Somerset stone construction and established gardens spread across 2 acres of land. The Grade II* listed building is surrounded by varied plantings that define the entire property.
The property was acquired in the 1930s by Margery Fish and her husband, transforming it from a deteriorating chicken farm into a restored manor house. This renovation marked the beginning of its development as an important garden destination.
The gardens show traditional English cottage gardening methods through specialized plant collections, including the National Collection of Geraniums and numerous snowdrop varieties that visitors encounter while walking through.
The manor and its gardens are open to visitors from Tuesday to Saturday for nine months each year, accessed through the Malthouse which contains a gallery and cafe. The paths are clearly marked and visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds have many planted areas to explore.
The property offers a specialized Horticulture Diploma program combining theoretical garden design with hands-on cultivation techniques, attracting students from around the world. This training program is rare in Southwest England and draws people seeking comprehensive horticultural education.
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