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Visitor Information for Benington Lordship Gardens

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars

Opening Days: The Gardens are open only on selected dates – see below
Opening Times: 11am to 4pm
Admission Prices: Adults £10, Children under 16 years £4, Children under 4 years Free
Some events may cost a wee bit more so….
Check here for this years full opening times, costs, events & facilities

Top Tip: Go to the village hall for highly rated cream teas!

Key Features of Benington Lordship Gardens

Snowdrops . Walled Kitchen Garden . Grasses . Wildlife . Water Pools . Castle . Chilli Festival

About Benington Lordship Gardens

Benington Lordship Gardens offer something to see throughout the year.

Expect to see Snowdrops in Spring, a wilderness bank, yew hedges, traditional herbaceous borders, a walled kitchen garden  with wildflowers and ornamental grasses.

The springs running through the garden feed two pools with a restored carp pool and a bird and insect pool.

Watch out for the ruined Castle and moat – who doesn’t have one of these?

There are number of events during the year including the well known Chilli Festival.

Refreshments are available in February only for the Snowdrop display!

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Accessibility

Due to slopes and paving there is limited access in some areas.

Maps with suggested wheelchair routes are available.

Dogs at Benington Lordship Gardens

Dogs are not allowed at Benington Lordship Garden

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Contact Details for Benington Lordship Gardens

Address: Benington Lordship Gardens, Benington Lordship, near Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7BS
Tel: 01438 869668
Email: n/a
Web: Link here

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Visitor Reviews of Benington Lordship Gardens

Google Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Benington Lordship Gardens had to say:

“This is a beautiful garden to explore with it’s house and castle ruins.

You will find both formal/informal gardens and at the moment a beautiful collection of Snow drops.”

“Snowdrops are absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit in February.

When you look closely there are so many varieties. They are a sight to behold.

Lovely tea room serving delightful cakes.”

“Beautiful place for a walk and old their chilli festival is great with an amazing backdrop.”

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Map and Location of Benington Lordship Gardens


All information was believed to correct at the time of publication

Benington Lordship Gardens
Benington Lordship Gardens
Benington Lordship
Nr Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7BS
United Kingdom
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