Botanic gardens · North West England
Holehird Gardens
In or near Kentmere.
Holehird Gardens — a botanic garden in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 2.2 km
About
Holehird Gardens is a botanic garden located in england north west. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. 10 acre site
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Official information
Holehird Gardens is a 10-acre garden managed by the Lakeland Horticultural Society, featuring a variety of plant collections and stunning views over Lake Windermere. The garden includes a Walled Garden with herbaceous borders, spring bulbs, and autumn colors, making it a year-round attraction.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holehird Gardens is a botanic garden located in North-West England. It features a diverse collection of plants, including many rare and unusual species. The gardens are maintained by the Lakeland Horticultural Society and offer a peaceful setting for visitors. Expect well-kept pathways, informative displays, and a variety of horticultural features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3993, -2.9096
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 1NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- 01539446008
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.holehirdgardens.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5880077 (CC0)
- fsq: 4db423cc4b226b343d871372 (Apache-2.0)
- osm: w167589431 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holehird Gardens?
- Holehird Gardens is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1NP), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is Holehird Gardens?
- Holehird Gardens — a botanic garden in england north west.
- How do I get to Holehird Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 2.2 km away. The nearest town is Kentmere. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1NP.
- Is Holehird Gardens a protected site?
- Yes — Holehird Gardens is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Holehird Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1NP.