FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS GRAYSWOOD

Firmly established as a village tradition, Grayswood is proud to open its gardens for the 7th time. As well as 11 gardens, there is a display of Classic Cars at Grayswood Cars, yummy teas and home-made cakes at the village hall and a bumper plant sale on the green for visitors to snap up some bargains.

The open gardens are a diverse mix of large (Grayswood House, Clammer Hill House, The Old Coach House) and small ranging from formal through to cottage style (Wyck House).   Many gardens are terraced, with interesting designs at Pegasus and Findings cottage . 

The White House is adjacent to the Village Green and regarded as one of the most remarkable in the history of British architecture, a fact reflected in its rare Grade II* listing. The formal garden areas remain true to the original landscaping. There are flat lawns surrounded by modernist rectangular beds; formal gardens including rose beds and a substantial rockery; the sculptural concrete driveway island links to a wildlife pool encased by a concrete pagoda.

Near the Wheatsheaf, down a small lane is Little Hollow. The garden reflects the artist owner’s creativity and gardening know how. Behind the house is a large patio area edged with glorious beds.  The studio lies alongside a large pond with a water feature. Beyond is a lovely view across woodland.

Along Lower Road is the AppArt Sculpture Garden. The cottage style garden has espalier and fan fruit trees, raised vegetable beds a Victorian style greenhouse and a bright red pergola festooned with roses and clematis. The sculptures, added to each year, are a wonderful feature. 

Along The Klondyke is No. 3. This small garden packs a big punch. Careful design blends with a riot of planting among far eastern artifacts. Truly a one off.

Opening for the first time for Grayswood Open Gardens is the Manor House 3 Gates Lane. Set in 6 acres with fine views, an impressive show of azaleas, wisteria, beautiful trees underplanted with bulbs, enchanting water gardens and a magnificent rose garden.

The gardens will be open from 11.30 – 4.30. Tickets cost £6, on sale at Wyck House and the village hall.
This is a great village occasion with so many people contributing by providing plants and cakes; volunteering for ticket and teas sales; advertising in the programme and of course visiting the gardens.

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/grayswoodopengardens
or email: grayswoodopengardens@gmail.com