Knoll Gardens
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Overview
Knoll Gardens takes its inspiration from the natural world. Its naturalistic planting style creates a glorious garden packed with year-round interest, which is also beneficial to wildlife. Informal plantings of grasses and flowering perennials take centre stage, and are set against a mini-arboretum of rare and unusual trees and shrubs, to create a sense of seclusion among the ever-changing vistas. Knoll's owner, Neil Lucas, is the UK's leading authority on ornamental grasses, and gardeners looking for practical planting ideas will not be disappointed. Among the treasures are a Mediterranean-style gravel garden, a Sunny Meadow with a tapestry of flowers through the season, and a new sedge meadow, which takes its inspiration from Californian gardens. Knoll's event programme includes walks, workshops, wildlife days and masterclasses. The nursery also offers planting advice.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Oct, Tue-Sat 10-5; Nov-March, Tue-Sat 10-4. Also open BH Mons. Closed 21 Dec-1 Feb
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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Caravan & Camping
St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Calor Gas
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