Who owns Hidcote Manor House?
the National Trust
Hidcote has now been under the stewardship of the National Trust for longer than Lawrence Johnston owned it. For a number of years the Trust’s management policy has been to return Hidcote as close to a representation as possible of how it would have been in its heyday of the 1930s.
How far is Hidcote Manor from Bourton on the Water?
How far is it from Bourton-on-the-Water to Hidcote Manor & Gardens? The distance between Bourton-on-the-Water and Hidcote Manor & Gardens is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.
Are dogs allowed at Hidcote Gardens?
Only assistant dogs are welcome into the Courtyards and Gardens at Hidcote. However, there are a number of countrysides walks taking in the surrounding area.
What is Hidcote famous for?
Hidcote is nationally and internationally renowned for its carefully designed garden rooms, tucked away in the Cotswold countryside.
Who lived at Hidcote Manor?
Hidcote House in the Cotswolds was previously owned by the late John Wood – one of the theatre world’s most distinguished actors. His circle of friends included playwrights Tom Stoppard and Harold Pinter, director Woody Allen and actors Maggie Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Lauren Bacall and Johnny Depp.
Is Hidcote worth visiting?
A trip to Hidcote Manor Gardens is a must-do for every gardening enthusiast. This Arts and Crafts-style garden will inspire visitors with its secret outdoor ‘rooms’ full of surprises, magnificent vistas, and extraordinary plants collected by the brilliant American horticulturist, Major Lawrence Johnston.
How much does it cost to go to Hidcote?
Prices
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £16.50 | £15.00 |
| Child | £8.25 | £7.50 |
| Family | £41.25 | £37.50 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £24.75 | £22.50 |
Do you need to book for Hidcote?
Hidcote is open 10am to 5pm, with the last admission to the gardens at 4pm. We recommend booking your admission ticket in advance.
Who lived at Hidcote?
The American Gertrude Winthrop bought Hidcote Manor (then a farm) and the hamlet of Hidcote Bartrim from the Freemans, for her son, Major Lawrence Johnston, in 1907, when he was thirty-six.
Who designed Hidcote Manor Garden?
Lawrence Johnston
It is one of the best-known and most influential Arts and Crafts gardens in Britain, with its linked “garden rooms” of hedges, rare trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. Created by Lawrence Johnston, it is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public.
How do you grow Hypericum Hidcote?
How to grow Hypericum Hidcote
- Position: Full sun, partial shade, moderate shade.
- Foliage: Semi evergreen – keeps some leaves all year although some may drop in very cold weather nad be replaced with fresh new growth the following Spring.
- Soil and site: Any average soil.
- Flowering time: June to October .