Cambo Gardens
An oasis of peace and tranquillity
Our gardens are open every day throughout the year (except Christmas Day) from 10am to 5pm.
‘Friends of Cambo’ Season tickets are available too. Buy yours now.
Whatever you look for in gardens, you are sure to find it in this iconic Victorian walled garden with a modern twist - inspirational planting schemes designed by Head Gardener, Elliott Forsyth, unusual plants (to see and buy), somewhere beautiful to while away an hour or two, an all seasons plantsman’s paradise, woodland walks by a sparkling burn leading to the sea.
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Our Snowdrop Festival begins in February, Tulip Festival in May and our Rose Festival is in July but there is even more to see! Our walled garden offers stunning summer colour every year. Our Ornamental Potager , a flamboyant flight of fancy created with vegetables, fruit and flowers is not to be missed! Our new North American Prairie garden is home to 100′s of grasses.
Garden History
The gardens were first opened over 20 years ago ….. read more
What’s Hot Now?
The lilac walk is looking fantastic!
June is an exciting month in the garden with growth well under way and the gardeners busy planting the annual borders and ornamental potager. A few years ago an American Prairie planting was created it is one of only a handful outside America and contains 70 species grown from seed at Cambo. To see the prairie take the path through the Woodland Garden beyond the Potting Shed. Although only the first sprinkling of flowers appear in June, do go and have a look.
Tea Room and Gift Shop
A quirky setting to start or finish your visit to Cambo – or just the place to meet a friend or find a special gift. Open daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Good home baking, nourishing soups and light snacks, a comfy seat and friendly staff. Why not try one of our famous snowdrop biscuits?
A lasting souvenir!
Plants for sale
Few can resist a tempting array of plants for sale – whatever the season – and snowdrop bulbs are seldom off the menu! See them in the garden, then see them in your own!
If you can’t see what you want – tell us – we may be able to propagate it for you.
Visitor Information
Everything you need to know.
Cambo Gardens are open daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Adults £5.00 Children free
Dogs on leads welcome
Free Weekly Tours of the Gardens (February to October)
Every Tuesday at 1.30pm
Meet at the entrance to the Walled Garden for a guided tour with one of the garden staff. This is included in entry price.
Disabled Access and Facilities
The garden paths are mostly fine gravel. Wheelchair users may find access to some parts of the Walled Garden difficult owing to the sloping terrain.
The Woodland Garden and new Prairie Garden are fully accessible.
Bark chips on the woodland walks (some areas) may make it hard going for some wheelchairs/prams. Our new paths are however perfect for everyone to explore.
There is a ramp available to give access to The Snowdrop Tea Room and Gift Shop. A permanent ramp is in place to access the Tower Loo.
Student Placements
Newly qualified as a gardener? Seeking a sandwich year placement?
Gain valuable experiences and insights into what it means to develop and maintain a garden to the highest level.
With a strong emphasis on planting design and plantsmanship be encouraged to explore and develop you own planting style.
Become part of a small dedicated team and receive personalised tuition, gaining an excellent insight into the running and development of the garden.
Phone 01333 450 054 or email us to find out more.
