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The Courts Garden
Delightful English country garden
Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA14 6RR
Opening times for 4 April 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £14.30 £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.20 £6.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £35.80 £32.50 Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £21.50 £19.50 Group (Adult 18+) £12.35 Group (Child 5-17) £6.18 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Bookshop
- Car park
There is free parking in the Holt Village Hall car park.
- Coffee shop
There is a trailer serving takeaway refreshments by the bookshop.
- Plant shop
- Toilet
The Courts Garden is mostly accessible with some uneven paths and steps. A drop off point is available outside the entrance to the garden. Assistance dogs are welcome. A hearing loop is available. A manual wheelchair is available to hire.
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Drop-off point
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access/terrain
- Steps/uneven terrain
- Wheelchairs available
- By road
3 miles south-west of Melksham, 2½ miles east of Bradford on Avon, on south side of B3107. Follow signs to Holt
Parking: free (not National Trust), 80 yards, in village hall car park opposite, on B3107. Additional overflow parking: follow signs. Please respect the community and don't park on the village streets.
- By train
The closest train stations to Holt are Bradford on Avon (2½ miles away) and Trowbridge (3 miles away). Travel from the stations to The Courts Garden via bus or car.
- By bus
The Faresaver 69 Zig Zag bus service from Trowbridge to Melksham passes through Holt Monday-Saturday. Please visit the Faresaver website for up to date timetables and route information.
- Cycling
NCN254, 1¼ miles
Planning your visit
Bringing your dog to The Courts Garden
Dogs on short leads are welcome in the Courts garden with the exception of the kitchen garden and forest school area.
Highlights
Garden
Classic English country garden, with water gardens, herbaceous borders, topiary, arboretum with naturalistic spring bulbs and a kitchen garden.
Shop
Plant sales, seasonal garden produce and a second-hand bookshop.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do in the garden at the Courts
Things to see at the Courts Garden in Holt, Wiltshire. Once the site of a hive of industrial activity, now a relaxed Arts and Crafts style garden with creative garden rooms, ponds and an arboretum to explore.
Spotlight events
Guided Garden Tours
Join the Courts senior gardener for a monthly guided tour around the garden before it opens for the day. Learn more about the history of this once industrial site, seasonal planting highlights and the ongoing development of the garden.
Eating and shopping
Second-hand bookshop
The second-hand bookshop at The Courts Garden is open and a proper little box of delights. Every sale and every donation helps us stay open. Thank you for your support.
Bring a picnic
While the cafe building is awaiting conservation, takeaway hot and cold drinks, wrapped cakes and snacks are available. You are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy at the benches in the orchard, or on a rug under the trees in the Arboretum.
Plant sales
If you've seen a plant you love in The Courts Garden, check the plant sales at the entrance to the property. You might be able to take a little bit of The Courts Garden home with you.
Places to stay
2 High Street
In the centre of Lacock village, this 15th-century cottage is packed full of charm and makes a cosy base for exploring Lacock Abbey and the countryside nearby.
Upcoming events
Event
Guided Garden Tours
Learn more about the Courts Garden season to season with guided tours from the Senior Gardener.
About The Courts Garden
Full of variety, this charming garden shows the English country style at its best.
Peaceful water gardens and herbaceous borders, with organically shaped topiary, demonstrate an imaginative use of colour and planting, creating unexpected vistas.
Stroll through the arboretum with its wonderful species of trees and naturally planted spring bulbs.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with the Courts Garden.