The family have donated the gate money over the last sixty years to the National Garden Scheme for the worthy charities it supports. Assistant County Organiser, for the National Garden Scheme, Judith Stanford presented the plaque to Simon Tudway Quilter at his open garden in May.

Architectural terraces have been transformed from sloping land with a profusion of plants capitalising on the views of Wells Cathedral and the Vale of Avalon. A Grade II terraced garden was restored to its former glory by the current owner’s parents who moved here in 1960. The orchard was replaced with a collection of ornamental trees. Herbaceous borders and blooming roses, including Gertrude Jekyll who flourishes next to well tended lawns. There is a serene, relaxing atmosphere within the garden following the ravages of two World Wars. Cross over the Old Bristol Road to the seven acre woodland garden, The Combe, which is a natural peaceful contrast to the formal garden of Milton Lodge. Milton Lodge, Old Bristol Road, Wells BA5 3AQ will be opening on Sunday, 5th June from 2pm – 5pm with home made teas and plants for sale.

The third and last opening in aid of The National Garden Scheme is on Sunday, 3rd July (2-5pm).

If you own a garden you would like to open to help the National Garden Scheme raise over £3 million pounds (raised annually and donated to the charities we support), please contact Judith Stanford initially by email: [email protected] for more information.

For other opening times and information, please phone or visit garden website.

Booking tickets: visits to this garden can be reserved in advance through the NGS website: https://www.ngs.org.uk; payment on the open day at the gate is by cash only.

Directions: ½m N of Wells. From A39 Bristol-Wells, turn N up Old Bristol Rd; car park 1st gate on L signed. Judith Stanford