The Walled Gardens of Cannington

Set within the grounds of a medieval priory, The Walled Gardens of Cannington in Somerset have undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years and now offer visitors a tranquil series of contemporary and classic features.

The gardens have a double role: as well as a visitor attraction, they are an invaluable resource for horticulture students at Bridgwater College Cannington Centre. The state-of-the-art glasshouse has been built to accommodate plants from seven different climate zones, giving students hands-on experience working with a wide range of plant groups.

Other attractive areas include the subtropical walk; the informal dry garden, where plants are encourage to sprawl and self-seed; the kitchen garden with its wide range of annual crops; and a blue garden designed for year-round interest, from winter anemones in February to salvias in autumn.

The garden holds numerous events, including an annual Somerset Garden Festival. Many of the plants on sale in the plant shop have been grown on-site at Cannington.

RHS members can visit Cannington Walled Gardens free of charge throughout the year (Member 1 only).
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