Woodland Garden
The Woodland Garden is an area planted with Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, densely underplanted with Erythroniums, Meconopsis, Primulas, Pulmonarias and Hosta. There are various meandering paths through the woodland that all lead to the Mount. At the far end of the Woodland Garden there is a statue of the Blacksmith and looking down the hill there is a marvellous view stretching through to the gates at the end of the Broad Walk. The Woodland Garden is at its best in Spring.
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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