Longstock Water Gardens, Stockbridge
The amazing Longstock Water Gardens just outside Stockbridge are a real gem in all seasons. See beautiful secluded crystal clear lakes surrounded by beautiful plants, shrubs and trees. Rhododendrons in May start the season and end with Autumn colours.
Longstock Park Water Garden neatr Stockbridge, judged the finest water garden in the world by the International Water Lily Society, is open by kind permission of the John Lewis Partnership
It was built by John Spedan Lewis who was a keen naturalist from a lake formed from gravel which was extracted in earlier years.
People flock from miles around to see the beautiful secluded crystal clear lakes which attract an abundance of wildlife in all its forms.
In May, the many varieties of rhododendron and azalea will be spreading vibrant drifts of colour throughout the woodland area and the irises will be blooming around the lakes. There are many wildflowers to attract insects. There is also a National Collection of buddlieas which attract a host of butterflies.
The garden is a peaceful oasis in the summer and later in the season there are wonderful Autumn colours.
The gardens attract water birds such as herons, moorhens and kingfishers.
There are many other beautiful gardens in the area so why not take a short break, and stay at Stockbridge in one of our recommended hotels.
FAQS
- Is there disabled access to Longstock Water Gardens
Yes and just 2 minutes walk from the car park. Garden is flat with accessible paths. - Can you recommend other gardens in Hampshire?
Mottisfont (National Trust is 15 minutes drive away) and the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - 25 minutes away.
Contact
- Telephone: 01264 810904
- E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Address
- Street: Longstock Water Garden
- Postcode: SO20 6JF
- City: Stockbridge
- County: Hampshire
- Country: United Kingdom
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