Colesbourne Gardens is a 17th-century English country garden located in Gloucestershire, featuring a romantic and tranquil atmosphere. The garden boasts a stunning collection of flowers, trees, and shrubs, with over 2,000 varieties of plants, including roses, clematis, and wisteria. A picturesque lake, walking trails, and a variety of garden features, such as a rock garden, a sensory garden, and a kitchen garden, add to the garden's charm. Visitors can explore the garden's many hidden corners, including a secluded arboretum and a tranquil woodland walk. The garden also features a 17th-century manor house, which is not open to the public, but adds to the property's historic charm.
Lovely place. We visited on the last day of the season, but there were still some snowdrops and many other beautiful spring flowers. The church is very nice. 4* because the buildings, stairs, fountain, area around the lake could use some TLC.
In search of coffee today we happily stumbled upon, what we've since learnt, is quite a horticultural gem and dendrologists heaven! Passing through the beautiful hamlet of Colesbourne we discovered the absolutely stunning snowdrop fields of @colesbournegardens in the Churn valley and very! aptly titled: "England's Greatest Snowdrop Garden" Bumping into Katie Reynolds, head gardener, we were absolutely fascinated to learn so much more about the humble snowdrop and the estate. Having been in the family since the 1600's, Sir Henry and Lady Carolyn Elwes have tended to the estate and gardens continuing the legacy of his great grandfather Henry John Elwes, a British botanist, entomologist, author, lepidopterist, collector and traveler! Amongst the many snow drop varieties on display is Galanthus Elwesii named after H.J. Elwes who found the original plants on an excursion to Turkey. The gardens truly exemplify the magic and romance of snow drops. Lawns covered in white blooms, a cascading vale of white absolutely reminiscent of the deftest touch of snow. As you stroll around carpets of white you come across an thoroughly mesmerizing blue lake. The color believed to be caused by microscopic particles of colloidal clay in the water. Ambling through acres of woodland saturated in snow drops, with the occasionally splash of purple from crocuses was an absolutely magical way to while away the morning. Thank you so much to Katie Reynolds for her patience and generosity in shepherding some disorientated visitors! An absolutely fantastic place to visit!
Lovely, although we missed the best of the snowdrops there were still a few stunners and the family sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm was the icing on the cake. The estate is a beautiful place and we were grateful the family were willing to share.
Lovely selection of snowdrops. But also plenty of winter aconites which you do not often see. Lots of cyclamen and hellebores all out in flower at the same time. It is a private estate so only open for a limited time each year. Well worth the visit
Terrific snowdrops in wonderful setting around a medieval church
Impressive grounds and stunning collection of snowdrops. Had a lovely walk around on a brisk Saturday. Only 4* as PS8.50 per adult seems quite steep
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Public toilet
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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Lovely place. We visited on the last day of the season, but there were still some snowdrops and many other beautiful spring flowers. The church is very nice. 4* because the buildings, stairs, fountain, area around the lake could use some TLC.
In search of coffee today we happily stumbled upon, what we've since learnt, is quite a horticultural gem and dendrologists heaven! Passing through the beautiful hamlet of Colesbourne we discovered the absolutely stunning snowdrop fields of @colesbournegardens in the Churn valley and very! aptly titled: "England's Greatest Snowdrop Garden" Bumping into Katie Reynolds, head gardener, we were absolutely fascinated to learn so much more about the humble snowdrop and the estate. Having been in the family since the 1600's, Sir Henry and Lady Carolyn Elwes have tended to the estate and gardens continuing the legacy of his great grandfather Henry John Elwes, a British botanist, entomologist, author, lepidopterist, collector and traveler! Amongst the many snow drop varieties on display is Galanthus Elwesii named after H.J. Elwes who found the original plants on an excursion to Turkey. The gardens truly exemplify the magic and romance of snow drops. Lawns covered in white blooms, a cascading vale of white absolutely reminiscent of the deftest touch of snow. As you stroll around carpets of white you come across an thoroughly mesmerizing blue lake. The color believed to be caused by microscopic particles of colloidal clay in the water. Ambling through acres of woodland saturated in snow drops, with the occasionally splash of purple from crocuses was an absolutely magical way to while away the morning. Thank you so much to Katie Reynolds for her patience and generosity in shepherding some disorientated visitors! An absolutely fantastic place to visit!
Lovely, although we missed the best of the snowdrops there were still a few stunners and the family sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm was the icing on the cake. The estate is a beautiful place and we were grateful the family were willing to share.
Lovely selection of snowdrops. But also plenty of winter aconites which you do not often see. Lots of cyclamen and hellebores all out in flower at the same time. It is a private estate so only open for a limited time each year. Well worth the visit
Terrific snowdrops in wonderful setting around a medieval church
Impressive grounds and stunning collection of snowdrops. Had a lovely walk around on a brisk Saturday. Only 4* as PS8.50 per adult seems quite steep
