The 17th Century Formal Gardens - Groombridge Place · 8 white Rose Garden The garden boasts over...

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2 Conan Doyle Museum/Mini-Theatre

3 Drunken GardenA favourite of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thegarden is described in his 1915 bookThe Valley of Fear. Amongst the yew andconifer topiary you will have the sense oforganic shapes appearing within the movementof the mist. Soft perennial flowers andgrasses are all around the clock fountaincentrepiece.

4 Oriental GardenA beautiful collection of unusual oriental andoriental-inspired plants beautifully shaded bymagnificent acers - look out for the DeadMans Fingers!

5 Draughtsman LawnFeatures the white mulberry tree planted in1993 to mark Groombridge’s connectionwith the smuggling trade.

6 Knot GardenBoasts a wonderful display of tulips duringthe spring, in the summer the bright andbeautiful colourful plants are a sight tobehold.

7 Giant ChessboardThe giant chessboard will entertain visitorsof all ages in the shade of an ancient yewplanted in 1415 by Sir Richard Waller afterhis return from the Battle of Agincourt.

8 white Rose GardenThe garden boasts over 20 species of rosesunderplanted with white and silver plants.Beautifully fragrant perennials are a treat forthe senses.

9 Secret GardenFind the secret door by the edge of the moatthat leads to this hidden garden. The garden isbeautifully shaded and peaceful where thestream babbles down into the moat. A delicatepink cherry tree covers the ground with itsconfetti during the spring months.

10 Ice Cream Parlour

11 Golden Key Maze

12 Peacock Bistro

13 Canal Boat Jetty(13a-b Single Trip)

14 Fire Assembly Point

The 17th Century Formal Gardens

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15 Birds of Prey Show Field16 Crusoe’s World/Forest Theatre & Refreshments17 Events Field/Arena18 The Cowboy Fort19 The Mystic Pool20 The Double Spiral21 The Standing Stone22 Little Groms Village23 The Serpent’s Lair

24 Blue Pool25 Teepee Village26 Totem Pole27 Tree Fern Valley28 The Swing Walk with

Family & Giant Nest Swings new29 Boardwalk Adventure & Zip Wire30 Deer Park31 Vineyard

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