Join us at Blackland House, home of Bayntun Flowers, for the rare opportunity to discover the garden in autumn.

Originally designed with the help of Arne Maynard, this very personal, private garden has developed over the last twenty years. The sympathetically restored walled garden is set against a Georgian coach house and works as a micro-climate and trial ground for flowers, fruit and interesting vegetables. Polly Nicholson is holder of the National Collection of Tulipa (Historic) with Plant Heritage, and specialises in other unusual flower groups and an autumn opening allows these to be enjoyed.

At this softer of year, monumental containers are alive with richly coloured dahlias, zinnias and grasses, bringing warmth and movement to the garden. Beyond the more formal structure of the garden, you’ll discover softer, naturalised areas, a woodland planting overlooking the River Marden, and an atmospheric old grotto. A new feature, Bridge Walk, is currently under construction and will gently meander back and forth across the River Marden, adding an exciting new perspective to the landscape.

The garden is managed entirely along organic principles and is fully certified by the Soil Association UK.

Find out more by visiting The Garden page.

Event details

£10 admission fee (children go free). No dogs allowed.

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To secure your ticket, please click on the “BUY TICKETS” button below.

Hand-tied bunches of flowers will be available for sale on the day (priced at £20) as well as refreshments including a selection of teas and home-made cakes - gluten-free and vegan catered for (£5 for tea and cake).  Please bring cash for flowers & refreshment. All money raised by flower sales will be donated to Dorothy House.

Please note that Blackland House itself will not be open.