5 Beautiful Gardens to visit in Devon

Enchanting Gardens to Explore at Your Own Pace in and Around Dartmoor

Take your time, breathe in the fresh Devon air, and let yourself be gently immersed in the serene beauty of four very special gardens, each a peaceful haven nestled in or near the wild heart of Dartmoor. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, relaxation, or simply the joy of wandering among nature, these handpicked spots invite you to slow down and soak up the sights, scents, and sounds that unfold with every step.

🌿 1. Stone Lane Gardens (Chagford)

A 5 acre woodland and water garden right on Dartmoor’s edge. It's famed for its national collections of birch and alder trees, wildlife ponds, and striking sculpture exhibitions each summer.

🌸 2. Lukesland Gardens (near Ivybridge)

Set in a steep Dartmoor valley, this 24 acre, family-run garden features exotic specimen trees and rhododendrons (some from Exbury), with beautiful spring magnolias and autumn colours.

🌼 3. The Garden House (Buckland Monachorum, near Yelverton)

A romantic, multi-terraced garden surrounding a historic 14th-century vicarage. Highlights include a Walled Garden, Acer Glade, and colourful cottage beds, with cream teas in the on-site tearoom.

🌳 4. Andrews Corner (Belstone)

This high-altitude plantsman's garden sits about 1,000 ft up on Dartmoor's northern edge. It beautifully contrasts rugged moorland with a cultivated garden, and it's open under the National Garden Scheme.

🏰 5. Castle Drogo Gardens (near Drewsteignton)

Part of England’s last castle (built in early 1900s), this National Trust estate features formal gardens set against dramatic Teign Gorge. Ideal for combining history with landscape and garden views.

🔎 Tips for your visit:

• Stone Lane, Lukesland, Garden House, and Andrews Corner are all seasonal, typically opening spring to autumn but check individual websites before heading out.

  
  

• Allow 2–3 hours per garden to explore without rushing.

  
  

• Combine your garden visits with local attractions like the charming villages of Chagford or Buckland Monachorum, traditional Devon cream teas, and Dartmoor nature walks.

Let me know if you'd like directions, opening times, or help planning a garden hopping route!