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The Courts Garden
Delightful English country garden
Holt, near Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA14 6RR
Important notice
The Courts Garden is closed for the winter, re-opening for weekends from 1 February 2025.
Opening times for 21 December 2024
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £13.20 £12.00 Child £6.60 £6.00 Family £33.00 £30.00 1 adult and up to 3 children £19.80 £18.00 Group Adult £11.40 Group Child £5.70 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Coffee shop
There is a trailer serving takeaway refreshments by the bookshop.
Bookshop
Plant shop
Car park
There is free parking in the Holt Village Hall car park.
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
Large print (guide or menu)
Accessible toilet
Level access/terrain
Braille (guide or menu)
Steps/uneven terrain
Drop-off point
Wheelchairs available
Induction loop
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.
Planning your visit
Bringing your dog to The Courts Garden
Assistance dogs only are welcome in The Courts Garden. Please ask at reception for details of local walks.
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
Autumn Adventures at the Courts
Join in a wand-making workshop by the campfire, and explore the Courts with mini-rakes and wheelbarrows in all its cosy autumnal colour.
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
Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place
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.