Visitor Information
Just a stone's throw from Oxford and within easy reach of London nestles Waterperry Gardens. Directions
Made famous by Beatrix Havergal who established her School of Horticulture for Ladies here from 1932 to 1971, it's now home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, a quality plant centre and garden shop, gallery and gift barn, museum and teashop.
We are open all year round except between Christmas and New Year, 10am to 5.30pm between March 1st and October 31st and 10am to 5pm in the winter. During Art in Action each July, Waterperry Gardens is only open to visitors attending the event.
There is a charge to look around the gardens, but access to the rest of the estate is free.
Please note dogs are only allowed on a short lead around the estate and are NOT allowed within the ornamental gardens.For more information about Waterperry and prices for visiting the gardens, please click here.
General information
Whether you're after a quiet stroll in the historic ornamental gardens, or a scrumptious afternoon tea in the Teashop, Waterperry is the place to come.
You can also catch up on some retail therapy with our new outdoor living area in the Long Barn, Gallery and Garden Shop - providing beautiful gift ideas for the green - and not-so-green-fingered! More information
Coach parties
Coach parties are welcome at Waterperry Gardens, and we'll do all we can to tailor the visit to suit your needs.
Special interest groups like Gardening Clubs and Societies are regular visitors to Waterperry, where you'll find enough to see and do to fill an entire day. More details
Disabled Access
At Waterperry we're keen to welcome everyone so don't worry if your mobility is limited or you have other special requirements.
Wheelchairs are available on site to borrow free of charge, and there's good access to all buildings, the ornamental gardens, and the whole site. More details