Benington Lordship Gardens
Outstanding herbaceous borders, rose garden and kitchen garden. Snowdrops in February. In addition to the gardens, the buildings are also interesting, comprising a mined stone Norman keep - the only vernacular Norman stonework in Hertfordshire. 1838 neo-Norman folly built by James Pulham and an early Georgian manor house with an Edwardian verandah.
Special openings: Easter and May Bank Holiday Weekends - Sundays 2-5pm (guided walk 3pm) and Mondays 12-5pm. Herts Gardens Trust Sale - 3rd May, 12-5pm. Floral Festival - 26th and 27th June, 12-6pm. Herbaceous Border Festival - 28th June to 4th July, daily 2-5pm. Chilli Festival - 29th and 30th August, 1000-1700.
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Prices
Adults: £3.50. Children (accompanied): Free.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Open by appointment Feb-Nov. Also open Easter Sunday 2-5pm, Monday 12-5pm; Spring Bank Holiday Sunday 2-5pm, Mon 12-5pm; August Bank Holiday Sunday 2-5pm, on 12-5pm. Other special opening days throughout the season, phone for details. |
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Benington Lordship GardensBenington Lordship, Benington, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7BS
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TL 293231
A602 between Stevenage and Hertford. Follow tourist signs through Watton at Stone. From A507, between Buntingford and Baldock.
Parking : free
Nearest station : 3 miles from Stevenage station
Minibus and coach parties are welcome by prior appointment only, catering can be arranged.