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Great Comp Garden is the
creation of Eric Cameron - and his late wife Joy. They moved
to Great Comp some 40 years ago; from a house with a small
garden, in Clapham. The garden is open to the public for
visiting.
It is a peaceful
haven - largely informal - with meandering paths through
thousands of colourful shrubs and choice perennial plants.
You will also pass many "ruins" - built by Eric
Cameron himself! (If this seems a little eccentric, then so
be it.)
To give you a taste of what is to be found,
there are at least 70 Magnolias in 30 or so varieties,
including a magnificent Magnolia veitchii which towers some
50' over surrounding plants. It often has in excess of 2000
blooms and is probably one of the best specimens in the
country.
The garden covers 7
acres in total, with paths leading through woodland
settings, passing superb ornaments, then opening onto
spacious lawns; formal areas; through an Italian Garden -
where some of the less hardy plants find shelter in the
walled setting, and on through various other planting
schemes. These include a herbaceous border, heather beds and
informal mixtures.
The Pope's Urn - one
of many fine ornaments
'Groundcover'
is used to considerable effect, with a wide range of plants.
Not here the boring hordes of Cotoneasters and Ivies; but
bold plantings of suitable low growing shrubs and
perennials.
An
increasing range of choice 'tender' plants is being used -
often unusual. These can be found in the shrub areas;
perennial beds; planters; borders, or simply in informal
beds.
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The garden is
open every day from 1st April - 31st October. 11am until
6pm.
Disabled access
Great Comp is easily accessible to wheelchair users. We have
disabled toilet facilities.
Coach parties are welcome - by appointment. Visits can be
arranged outside normal opening times.
There is a nursery in the
grounds, where many of the plants seen in the garden can be
purchased.
The Old Dairy Tearooms
Coffee, Cakes and much more!
Open daily from 12 midday - 4.00pm.
Delicious homemade teas and light lunches throughout the
season. Child friendly environment. Ornamental garden ware
and gift items for sale. Please contact Karen Dyson if you
would like further details about what the Old Dairy can
offer you.
Karen Dyson
01732 886154
or by email
greatcompgarden@aol.com
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