The Manor at Hemingford Grey was recreated and made famous as the house of Green Knowe by Lucy Boston in her series of children's books, now regarded as classics.
This moated house is surrounded by four acres of garden renowned for its collection of over 200 old roses and a collection of irises . There are hidden corners in the garden which are a real delight.  With its large herbaceous borders of mainly scented plants the garden gives the feeling of being a cottage garden full of favourite plants in a rather formal setting of lawns with topiary coronation shapes and chess pieces in their black and white planted squares.

2008 The The Manor garden is open daily from 11am to 5pm (dusk in winter). No appointment is needed.
The House is open throughout the year but strictly by appointment.
(except throughout May when there are guided tours at 11am and 2pm.
Booking for these is still advisable as the size of the tours has to be limited.)

Gardens in East (N) map