Collection Details

Marwood Collection


Historic collection

Marwood Hill Gardens

Devon

Description

This diverse collection is the result of 70 years of plant cultivation, planted throughout the 20 acre garden. Building on the work of original founder Dr. Jimmy Smart and Malcolm Pharoah (former Head Gardener), it showcases plants unique to Marwood, many of which were selected, bred, raised or gifted to the garden. A 20 acre garden with three lakes.

Contact

Mr Malcolm Pharoah

Address

Marwood Hill Gardens

Marwood

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4EB

Telephone

01271 342528

E-mail

info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

Website

www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

Statistics

5 species
13 cultivars
13 taxa

Best time to view

Early Apr-early Sep.

Opening Times

Mar-Oct 10am-5pm.

Entry

Please see website.

Directions

4 miles N of Barnstaple near the village of Guineaford.

Open Days

Friday 22 August 2025 10.00am - 4.30pm
  • Disabled access
  • Dogs Permitted On Leads
  • WC
  • Light Refreshments
  • Mail order
  • NGS
  • Parking
  • Plant sales
  • Talks
Marwood Collection

Our partners

Logo Chartered Institute Of Horticulture
Logo Irish Garden Plant Society
Logo National Trust
Logo National Trust For Scotland
Logo RHS
Logo Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Logo Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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