Hidcote, Cotswolds
Hidcote is a world-famous Arts and Crafts-inspired garden, nestled in a North Cotswold hamlet, created by passionate plantsman and talented designer, Major Lawrence Johnston, an avid plant collector and horticulturist.
Hidcote Manor, a former farm, and the hamlet of Hidcote Bartrim were purchased in
1907 by Gertrude Winthrop for her and her adult son,
Lawrence Johnston.
Originally just one acre, over 40 years, Johnston expanded the garden to ten acres. His travels around the world inspired the design and plant collection within Hidcote's grounds, culminating in a garden of exceptional diversity and beauty.
The exotic plants, reflecting his global plant-hunting trips, the lily pond, the elegant gazebos, the wilderness, the grand alley, and the kitchen garden, all contribute to an unparalleled experience that captures the essence of English gardening while transcending borders with its cosmopolitan plant collection.
A work of art divided into a series of smaller, intricately designed gardens or 'outdoor rooms'. Each section, separated by walls and hedges, showcases a different theme or colour scheme, reflecting the changing seasons and moods.
Smaller,
more formal garden ‘rooms’ near the house give way to more natural areas that
blend in with the surrounding countryside further away.
Prepare to lose yourself amidst fragrant roses cascading over stone walls, meandering pathways leading to secret gardens bursting with colors from around the globe, and meticulously maintained borders that rival even the most breathtaking works of art.
Johnston's creation soon drew the attention of the garden-loving public and professionals alike, ultimately leading to its acquisition by the National Trust in 1948, making it one of the first gardens taken on by the Trust.
Plant Centre
Lily Pond
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