About the garden

The gardens are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of the Castle and surrounding countryside.

An overview of the garden

A herbaceous border aligned on the cathedral spire gives an impressive show of colour throughout the summer months.

The main herbaceous border

Recently several pieces of contemporary sculpture have been installed in the garden; details of these pieces are available in the garden brochure which is for sale at the entrance kiosk, or by post from the Estate office.

Moonbean by Simon Thomas, one of the many contemporary sculptures in the garden

There is also a fine selection of specimen magnolias, camellias and rhodendroms and a remarkable yew walk where Edmund Spencer is said to have written the Faerie Queen.

The striking yew walk