Gardens · North West England
Holehird Gardens
In or near Kentmere.
Holehird Gardens — a garden in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Holehird Gardens is a garden located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Holehird Gardens is a 10-acre fellside 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 for visitors.
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 garden located in North-West England, postcode LA23. It is notable for its extensive collection of rare plants and well-maintained landscapes. The gardens are part of the Lakeland Horticultural Society, contributing to the region's botanical heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3991, -2.9098
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 1NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15394 46008
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 2.2 km
- Official site
- holehirdgardens.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/167589431 (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 garden in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holehird Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 2.2 km away. 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.