The Mount
The Mount is the highest point in the gardens and is designed from the West wall built in the 19th century and going towards the house. This part of the garden predominantly consists of mature trees, especially Calocedrus decurrens, Redwoods and Sequoia sempervirens. There are multiple beds densely planted with herbaceous perennials for year-round interest. There are marvellous views looking back towards the Abbey, across the ponds and the 160ft Centenary Fountain.
More Gardens at Forde Abbey
Rock Garden
Created in 1923 with estate rocks, ponds, alpines and seasonal planting for year-round interest.
Park Garden
Herbaceous borders, spring bulbs, specimen grasses and winter hellebores.
Bog Garden
Streams, historic monk-built watercourses, and seasonal planting from primulas to gunnera.
The Swirl
A monastic-inspired spiral garden with tulips in spring and wildflowers in summer and autumn.
Kitchen Garden
From monastic walls and Victorian glasshouses to fruit, flowers and vegetables.
Arboretum
A collection of fine trees and shrubs including Magnolia, Rhododendron and Cornus.
The Long Border
The Long Border by the Long Pond, with yews, dahlias, roses and the Ionic Tempietto.
Woodland Garden
Rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas, plus meandering paths and spring colour.
The Mount
The highest point in the gardens, with mature trees, planted beds and views towards the Abbey.
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