BDHA organise two outings each year and the first one this year, 2026, will be to Cadenham Manor, Foxham, Wiltshire. This will be a coach outing on Thursday 23rd April, costing £35 per person for the coach and garden. Lunch is not included in the price so this year take a picnic to eat on the coach while going to our second destination, Langley Nurseries for some retail therapy.
This glorious four acre garden comprises a series of rooms around a listed manor and dovecote. Divided by yew hedges and moats, the garden’s rooms are furnished with specimen trees, mixed borders and stunning displays of old roses, plus fountains and statues to focus the eye. It also has swathes of spring bulbs, wisteria, bearded iris, a water garden in the old canal, plus extensive vegetable and herb gardens.
Our second outing this year, 2026, will be an own car visit to Dean Manor, Chipping Norton, on Thursday 25th June, costing £15.00 per person for the garden, introductory talk, and tea and cake.
The gardens at Dean Manor cover approximately six acres. Stone walls are home to an abundant and varied selection of climbing/rambling roses, clematis and hydrangeas. The formal garden includes complex yew hedging and herbaceous borders, kitchen and cutting garden, areas of wildflower meadow, an orchard and water gardens make up areas around the house.
Booking is essential for both outings as we have a limited number of places. If you wish to book either or both outings please contact me, Jan Cohen, at cohen4sp@btinternet.com
