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Highnam Court was built in 1658 after the original house was seriously damaged in the Civil War. It is one of the few houses built during the Commonwealth period. The design of the houses is linked to Ernest Carter who was a pupil of Inigo Jones.


The Highnam Estate was bought in 1838 by Thomas Gambier Parry, who was an accomplished artist, musician and art collector. This talented painter is also responsible for the magnificent frescoes in Highnam Church. He started to layout his garden in 1840, and by 1874 it rivalled any in the UK. Unfortunately since the turn of the last century almost nothing had been done in the gardens. Consequently when the process of restoration started in 1994 the gardens were totally overgrown.


During the last 13 years, since Roger Head has been the...Read More

About

Highnam Court was built in 1658 after the original house was seriously damaged in the Civil War. It is one of the few houses built during the Commonwealth period. The design of the houses is linked to Ernest Carter who was a pupil of Inigo Jones.


The Highnam Estate was bought in 1838 by Thomas Gambier Parry, who was an accomplished artist, musician and art collector. This talented painter is also responsible for the magnificent frescoes in Highnam Church. He started to layout his garden in 1840, and by 1874 it rivalled any in the UK. Unfortunately since the turn of the last century almost nothing had been done in the gardens. Consequently when the process of restoration started in 1994 the gardens were totally overgrown.


During the last 13 years, since Roger Head has been the owner, the gardens have been totally and lovingly restored to their former glory, with many new additions being made to compliment and enhance the original design.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£5.00 per ticket
Concession£5.00 per ticket
ChildFree

Minimum party requirement is 25 people or a flat charge of £125 will apply. Events details and prices can we found on the Highnam Court Gardens Website.

We advise you to allow a minimum of least three hours to view the gardens.

Pied Piper volunteers manage the refreshments area and all monies received from the visits go to a local children’s charity of which the owner of Highnam Court is Chairman: See www.thepiedpiperappeal.co.uk for details about the charity.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Establishment Features

  • Dogs-Accepted - Must be kept on a lead at all times.
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • Parking (free)

Map

Highnam Court Gardens

Type:Garden

Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8DP
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Tel01452 308251

Tel01684 292875

Opening Times

* Please check the attraction's website for opening times.

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