Westbury Court Garden

Westbury Court Garden is a formal garden stretching along a canal in Westbury-on-Severn, England, bordered by geometrically clipped yew and holly hedges. A red-brick pavilion sits at one end of the canal and anchors the entire garden layout.

Maynard Colchester I designed and built this garden between 1696 and 1705, following Dutch landscaping ideas of the 1600s. It was later restored and has been maintained by the National Trust to preserve its original character.

The garden's name comes from its location in Westbury-on-Severn, while the geometric shapes of the yew and holly echo Dutch design traditions. Visitors today can see how the formal layout continues to shape the way water and vegetation interact throughout the space.

The garden is open year-round and has parking spaces near the entrance along with paths that run through the grounds. The pavilion offers shelter during rainy weather, and visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the ground can be damp after rain.

The garden holds one of England's largest collections of black poplar trees under National Trust protection. It also contains a holm oak that ranks among the oldest of its kind in the country.

Location: Westbury-on-Severn

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/westbury-court-garden

GPS coordinates: 51.82278,-2.41000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09