The Gardens

From April the 1st I'm very sorry to say that the gardens surrounding King John's Lodge will no longer be open to the public, My father and mother who created the gardens over a 30 year period sadly have both now passed away and the house will in due course be put on the market. My father Richard who passed away in 2008 was a very clever designer and build of the gardens and had a knack of making things look like they had always been there, very clever at creating views and rooms within the garden, after every corner there would be another focal point. My mum Jill was a wonderful plantswoman, and was well ahead of her time creating wildflower meadows in the 1980's and allowing the wildflowers to spill naturally through the beds. 

They both passed on thier love of creating a special environment on to me and kindly helped me create the nursery when I started out in 2006 with two derelict sheds.

The gardens of the nursery will still be open and we will be working hard over the next years trying our best to expand and keep planting to create something as magical in its own way as the gardens of mum and Dad at King John's Lodge.

The gardens of King John’s Lodge are as beautiful as they are tranquil, and have captured the hearts of many a garden writer, both in the UK and abroad. With the stunning house as its backdrop, the grounds boast formal lawns with a fountain and lily pond, a wild garden with ancient apple trees, and a meadow.

‘The garden is a love song, a duet between a human being and Mother Nature.’
Jeff Cox

‘Such a beautiful place to discover. Everywhere (and everybody) so welcoming. We will be back with more friends who appreciate such atmosphere. Thank you!’
Fabian & Sue from Beckley/Bexhill

Over the years the garden has featured in many publications all over the world. Below are links to a few of those articles:

Period Living Magazine - March 2015