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Guided tours
How to find us
You can discover your own trail around the gardens or have them brought to life with a guided tour with our Head Gardener or Senior Gardener (groups of 15 – 25). Alternatively, for a small charge you can enjoy a one hour audio guide explaining the history of E A Bowles and his garden.
By car – five minutes from the M25 (Junction 25), just off the A10. Free parking
Make a day of it
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Waltham Abbey Gardens (3.6 miles) Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Rose Gardens and Orchard and explore the history of the Abbey, reputed to be the burial place of King Harold after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
May to September 09.30 – 18.00 October to April 09.30 – 16.30
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Forty Hall and Estate (0.8 miles) Built by former Lord Mayor of London, Sir Nicholas Rainton in 1632, Forty Hall is one of Britain’s Finest Historic Houses. Following a major refurbishment, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Enfield Council, Forty Hall reopens late spring 2012.
Crews Hill garden centres and nurseries (2.4 miles) A fantastic hub of specialist garden centres and nurseries – you’ll be sure not to go home empty handed.
Stimulate your senses
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Capel Manor Gardens (0.5 miles) A colourful and scented oasis with 30 acres of richly planted and beautiful themed gardens surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables.
By rail – 15 minutes walk from Turkey Street Station on the Liverpool Street line
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There’s so much to do on a trip to Myddelton House Gardens. Why not combine your visit with one of the many events happening throughout the year? Choose from gardeners coffee mornings, behind the scenes tours and jazz in the gardens! Or enjoy a full day of horticulture and explore another great garden or nursery in the local area.
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Contact us Myddelton House Gardens Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG 08456 770 600 info@leevalleypark.org.uk
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An enchanting place to visit at any time of year Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists. He lived in Myddelton House from 1865 to 1954 and dedicated much of his life to transforming the gardens with his love of unusual and exotic plants.
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Restoring the gardens to their former beauty In spring 2011 a newly restored Myddelton House Gardens was unveiled, following a two year Heritage Lottery Fund enabled project. In the new Visitor Centre, you can uncover the story of E A Bowles and look out for the two 290 year old lead ostriches that proudly guarded the Wisteria Bridge that once spanned the New River. 1. Peach House
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The newly restored Peach House with a carpet of crocus ‘Snow Bunting’, one of the cultivar raised by E A Bowles.
collection which brings the gardens to life during February.
The gardens are also home to a beautiful carp lake, a Victorian conservatory and a Boasting an impressive range number of historical artefacts collected and treasured by of flora and fauna there’s E A Bowles, including pieces something to stimulate the from the original St Paul’s senses each season, from Cathedral and the Enfield colourful spring crocuses to dazzling summer irises. Market Cross. Don’t miss the Explore the unusual plants 109 year old Wisteria which of the Lunatic Asylum, newly turns a brilliant blue when it restored Kitchen Garden, flowers during May. colourful Alpine Meadow and the extensive snowdrop
4. Bowles Tea Room
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Bowles Tea Room, which offers a choice of hot and cold refreshments, selection of cakes and delicious cream teas.
2. Enfield Market Cross
The cross dates from 1826 and stood in Enfield Town Market Place until 1904, when E A Bowles rescued and transferred it to his garden.
3. Kitchen Garden
Watch the Victorian Kitchen Garden develop and flourish.
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Bring your visit alive as you learn more about E A Bowles and the garden he created.